Gender-Related Differences in the Characteristics of Problem Gamblers Using a Gambling Helpline

作者: Marc N. Potenza , Marvin A. Steinberg , Susan D. McLaughlin , Ran Wu , Bruce J. Rounsaville

DOI: 10.1176/APPI.AJP.158.9.1500

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摘要: OBJECTIVE: The characteristics of male and female gamblers utilizing a gambling helpline were examined to identify gender-related differences. METHOD: authors performed logistic regression analyses on data obtained in 1998–1999 from callers serving southern New England. RESULTS: Of the 562 phone calls used analyses, 349 (62.1%) 213 (37.9%) callers. Gender-related differences observed reported patterns gambling, gambling-related problems, borrowing indebtedness, legal suicidality, treatment for mental health problems. Male more likely than report problems with strategic or “face-to-face” forms e.g., blackjack poker. Female nonstrategic, less interpersonally interactive slot machines bingo. receiving nongambling-related ...

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