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Erschienen in: Journal of Gambling Studies 1/2013

01.03.2013 | Original Paper

Updates of the Prevalence of Problem Gambling in Romanian Teenagers

verfasst von: Viorel Lupu, Izabela Ramona Todirita

Erschienen in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Ausgabe 1/2013

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to find out what is the prevalence of pathological in Romanian teenagers. We questioned one thousand thirty-two teenagers in Cluj-Napoca and Harghita counties. Participants completed a questionnaire with 40 items including gamblers anonymous twenty questions. The sample included teenagers aged 11–19 years; 65.57% were male and 34.43% were female. The subjects were divided into three groups: non-gambling/recreational gambling or occasional gambling (0–1 positive answers —Level 1)—753 subjects (72.96%) [316 females and 437 males]; problem gambling (2–6 points—Level 2)—243 subjects (23.54%) [43 females and 200 males]; pathological gambling (above 7 points—Level 3)—36 subjects (3.48%) [3 females and 33 males]. The mean age of pathological gamblers was 16.48 years. Gender differences were as expected, males engaging in pathological gambling (91.66% from pathological gamblers) more than females did (8.33% from pathological gamblers). Data revealed that the most encountered games practiced weekly were sport bets and slot machines in the case of 36.11% of the pathological gamblers; lotto, internet casino and pool bets each with 25%, followed by roulette and black-jack with 22.22%.From those who reported practicing gambling at a pathological level 66.66% engaged in alcohol consumption, 13.88% illicit drug use and 19.44% licit drugs. Just 16.66% smoke cigarettes. Data revealed higher rates of prevalence in Romanian teenagers than in other Central and Eastern European countries. A prevalence study at a national level should be designed.
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Metadaten
Titel
Updates of the Prevalence of Problem Gambling in Romanian Teenagers
verfasst von
Viorel Lupu
Izabela Ramona Todirita
Publikationsdatum
01.03.2013
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Gambling Studies / Ausgabe 1/2013
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-012-9296-y

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