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- Title
Poker Mania and Problem Gambling: A Study of Distorted Cognitions, Motivation and Alexithymia.
- Authors
Mitrovic, Dana; Brown, Jac
- Abstract
This study examines the relationships between distorted cognitions, motivation, and alexithymia on problem gambling in poker players ( n = 96). Respondents completed questionnaires containing the Canadian Problem Gambling Index, Gambling Motivation Scale, Gambler’s Beliefs Questionnaire, and Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20. The results suggest that problem gambling is significantly related to distorted cognitions, non-self-determined motivation, and difficulty identifying feelings. Implications are drawn for the development of more relevant intervention, prevention, and treatment strategies.
- Subjects
COGNITION disorders; ALEXITHYMIA; MOTIVATION (Psychology); POKER players; QUESTIONNAIRES; GAMBLING &; psychology
- Publication
Journal of Gambling Studies, 2009, Vol 25, Issue 4, p489
- ISSN
1050-5350
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10899-009-9140-1