Poker mania and problem gambling: A study of distorted cognitions, motivation and alexithymia

Dana V. Mitrovic; Jac Brown

doi:10.1007/s10899-009-9140-1

Poker mania and problem gambling

A study of distorted cognitions, motivation and alexithymia

Dana V. Mitrovic, Jac Brown^*

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Department of Psychology

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	489-502
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of Gambling Studies
Volume	25
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-009-9140-1
Publication status	Published - Nov 2009

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Mitrovic, D. V., & Brown, J. (2009). Poker mania and problem gambling: A study of distorted cognitions, motivation and alexithymia. Journal of Gambling Studies, 25(4), 489-502. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-009-9140-1

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