Gambling by college students: Personality characteristics and acceptability of internet-based treatment

<p>Personality disorders are associated with Pathological Gambling (PG) among adults. Little is known, however, about these symptoms in college-student gamblers. In addition, little is known about the current prevalence or treatment preferences of college gamblers. An online survey of gambling practices and personality characteristics was conducted, as well as a series of focus groups evaluating a web-based gambling treatment program. A higher prevalence of PG was observed among college students than previously reported. College students with PG displayed similar personality disorder symptoms to those observed among adults with PG. Students preferred free or reduced cost treatment. Focus group participants provided favorable reviews of the web-based PG program. However, few students who met the PG criteria regarded their behavior as problematic. Results suggest that PG may be becoming more prevalent on college campuses, and Internet-based treatment may be a viable treatment option, particularly that which includes attention to personality disorder symptoms.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year

2006

Author dc:creator

• Cameron, Andrew E

Contributors dc:contributor

• Karen Saules, PhD, Chair
• Michelle Byrd, PhD
• Amy Young, PhD

• Compulsive gambling Psychological aspects
• Compulsive gambling Treatment
• College students Conduct of life
• Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/223

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1222