A Multivariate Evaluation of 25 Proximal and Distal Risk-Factors for Gambling-Related Harm.
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SUBMITTER: Browne M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6518151 | biostudies-other | 2019 Apr
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A Multivariate Evaluation of 25 Proximal and Distal Risk-Factors for Gambling-Related Harm.
Browne Matthew M Hing Nerilee N Rockloff Matthew M Russell Alex M T AMT Greer Nancy N Nicoll Fiona F Smith Garry G
Journal of clinical medicine 20190413 4
Individual differences in the risk of developing gambling-related harm play an important role in theoretical models and practical interventions. The present study attempted comprehensive measurement and evaluation of 25 known risk factors for gambling-related harm in order to determine which factors provided large and unique explanatory power. We surveyed 1650 regular gamblers from an online panel, screening in 1174 (466 male) who passed all checks of attention and response consistency. We evalu ...[more]
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