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The Portrayal of Gambling and Cognitive Biases in Chinese Gambling-Themed Movies

verfasst von: Josephine Un, Desmond Lam

Erschienen in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction | Ausgabe 2/2016

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Abstract

This study was undertaken to explore movie portrayals of Chinese gambling behaviors. More than 350 observation hours were spent reviewing and documenting 39 Chinese gambling-themed movies. In general, observations found that Chinese gambling-themed movies tended to portray gambling positively. More importantly, cognitive distortions were represented commonly in these Chinese gambling-themed movies. Specifically, active illusionary control via skill efficacy was depicted most frequently, followed by cognitive control, talismanic control, and behavioral control. Passive illusionary control via luck was represented regularly in these movies. These findings will help policymakers to understand the extent and types of distortion better as well as misinformation that Chinese gambling-themed movies convey to the public.

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Titel: The Portrayal of Gambling and Cognitive Biases in Chinese Gambling-Themed Movies
verfasst von: Josephine Un
Desmond Lam
Publikationsdatum: 01.04.2016
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction / Ausgabe 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1557-1874
Elektronische ISSN: 1557-1882
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-015-9563-0

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