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Publication Date: 2009
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The Prevalence of Gambling in College: A Review of Literature, Convenience Sample, and Recommendations
Seifried, Chad; Krenzelok, Ann; Turner, Brian A.; Brett, Martin
ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, v4 n1 p13-20 Spr-Sum 2009
This project examined the level of gambling exhibited by a convenience sample of 155 college students at a large Midwestern university and compared it to previously completed work. The researchers found most college student gamblers engaged in the most popular form of gambling like casino games, card games, and betting pools for money. Gambling on games of skill also occurred at a great rate. Very few respondents admitted gambling interfered with their studies. Finally, the frequency of gambling shows most respondents gambled the same or more since entering college. The researchers make several suggestions to help address gambling by students. (Contains 7 tables.)
Descriptors: College Students, Literature Reviews, Addictive Behavior, Incidence, Student Interests, Likert Scales, Behavior Change, Influence of Technology, Attribution Theory
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Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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