Leisure substitution and problem gambling: Report of a proof of concept group intervention
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Jackson, Alun C., Francis, Kate Louise, Byrne, Gerard J. A. and Christensen, Darren R.. (2013). Leisure substitution and problem gambling: Report of a proof of concept group intervention. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. 11(1), pp. 64 - 74. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-012-9399-9
Authors | Jackson, Alun C., Francis, Kate Louise, Byrne, Gerard J. A. and Christensen, Darren R. |
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Abstract | Problem gamblers often engage in few social activities other than gambling and post-treatment, can be left with considerable unstructured time and inadequate social skills. As relapse often occurs when the gambler is alone, removing or cutting back on gambling is unlikely to be a successful treatment strategy if recreational and social alternatives are unavailable. The Re(Making) Meaning project provided a structured re-engagement program for 30 participants considered at risk of relapse. In this nine-month, 18-event life-style enhancement project, offered as an adjunct to individual counselling, participants completed a range of gambling and social measures at commencement, 6 months, and 12 months. Substantial positive change in the Temptation to Gamble Scale, Work and Social Adjustment Scale, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, and Loneliness scales were achieved. It is recommended that this proof of concept study of leisure substitution for problem gambling is replicated in a controlled study to determine its relative effectiveness. |
Keywords | Problem gambling; Pathological gambling; Relapse; Leisure substitution |
Year | 2013 |
Journal | International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction |
Journal citation | 11 (1), pp. 64 - 74 |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag |
ISSN | 1557-1874 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-012-9399-9 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84873174651 |
Page range | 64 - 74 |
Research Group | Centre for Health and Social Research |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/88q57/leisure-substitution-and-problem-gambling-report-of-a-proof-of-concept-group-intervention
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