This study, titled “Reconsidering the roots, structure, and implications of gambling motives: An integrative approach,” examines the multifaceted motives driving gambling behaviors among regular and disordered gamblers. Using a data-driven methodology, the research identifies four primary factors—Social, Financial, Fun/Thrill, and Affect Regulation—contributing to gambling behavior. Additionally, the study explores the role of Behavioral Activation/Inhibition Systems (BAS/BIS) in moderating these motives and their relationship with gambling severity and frequency, providing insights into targeted interventions and the development of a brief Gambling Motives Inventory (bGMI) for Spanish speakers.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Reconsidering the Roots, Structure, and Implications of Gambling Motives: An Integrative Approach created by Juan R Barrada, Faculty of Education et al in 2019.
Publication Date
PLOS One Feb 2019
Course Material Authors
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Juan R Barrada, Faculty of Education
Dr. Juan R. Barrada is a professor in the Department of Psychology and Sociology at the University of Zaragoza, Spain. He specializes in psychometric analysis and behavioral research. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal focusing on gambling motives.
Juan F Navas, Professor Assistant , PhD
Dr. Juan F. Navas is a researcher at the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) at the University of Granada, Spain. He is a clinical psychologist and expert in addiction and impulsivity research. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
ami A. Green is a dedicated social worker and addiction specialist with a strong academic and professional background. After graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Master’s in Social Work, Jami pursued a diverse career path in the behavioral health field. Currently a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Jami holds multiple certifications, including Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with a gambling endorsement, Certified Autism Specialist, and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Addiction. With a passion for supporting individuals through recovery, Jami combines trauma-informed care with specialized addiction treatment, offering a comprehensive approach to help clients heal and thrive.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for intermediate and above levels of knowledge and includes statistical analysis.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Identify and classify key gambling motives (Social, Financial, Fun/Thrill, and Affect Regulation) and analyze their impact on gambling behavior.
Apply structural equation modeling (SEM) to explore the relationships between gambling motives, BAS/BIS traits, and gambling behavior.
Assess how BAS/BIS personality traits influence gambling motives and contribute to Gambling Disorder severity.
Availability
This course is available starting Dec 12th, 2024 and expires Dec 11th, 2034
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