Alberta Gambling Research Institute
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The Alberta Gambling Research Institute is a consortium of the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge. Its primary purpose is to support and promote research into gambling in the Province of Alberta.
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Item Open Access Gambling Involvement and Problem Gambling in Manitoba(Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, 2002-04) Patton, David; Brown, David; Dhaliwal, Jastej; Pankratz, Curt; Broszeit, BrianThis report provides an overview of findings from two studies conducted in 2001. The first was a survey of over 4,500 students sampled from a cross-section of Manitoba high schools. The second was a survey of over 3,000 adults sampled randomly from across the Province.Item Open Access Manitoba Gambling and Problem Gambling 2006(Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, 2008-07) Lemaire, Jackie; MacKay, Terri-Lynn; Patton, DavidThis report presents the findings of the Manitoba Gambling and Problem Gambling Prevalence Study from 2006. The purpose of this study was to explore the nature and extent of gambling and gambling problems in Manitoba in addition to describing the characteristics of individuals experiencing gambling-related problems. This telephone survey was conducted with a sample of 6,007 adults 18 years and older in the province.Item Open Access Manitoba youth gambling behavior : follow-up to the 1999 AFM report(Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, 2004-09) Lemaire, JackieThe 1999 prevalence study was the first step in raising awareness of youth gambling in Manitoba. While the study provided important baseline information, it highlighted the need for a follow-up study to examine stability and change in this age group. As most youth were favourable to another call in the future, a follow-up study was started in September of 2002. In total 410 youth were re-contacted from the Winnipeg Urban and Rural regions. The Northern and Western regions were not contacted due to time and resource issues. Although the youth respondents were a few years older, there were no significant differences over time for gambling participation and problem gambling rates.Item Open Access Prevalence of Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Older Adults in Manitoba(Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, 2000-10) Wiebe, JamieThe present study was conducted by the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) to improve understanding of the extent and nature of gambling among the older adult population in Manitoba, defined as individuals 60 years and older.Item Open Access Student gambling report summary, Manitoba 2007(Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, 2008-11) Addictions Foundation of ManitobaThis survey builds on a foundation of data already gathered by similar studies conducted in previous years, since 1993. Originally a smaller survey consisting of 18 schools (most of which were included because they had implemented some substance use prevention programs that required evaluation), it has now grown into a large-scale study consisting of over 50 schools and 5000 students. As substance use and youth involvement in gambling appears to be occurring at earlier and earlier ages, this study and the most recent study in 2005 have included grade 7 and grade 8 students. Prior to 2005 these reports only included students in seniors 1 through 4.Item Open Access Student Gambling Report, 2005(Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, 2005-09) Mackay, Terri-Lynn; Patton, David; Broszeit, BrianThe purpose of this research is to present current information about the rates of gambling activity in Manitoba youth and to examine the implications of gambling on this population. This report provides an overview of the findings of 6673 students from junior and senior high schools. Although the focus of this report is on gambling and related behaviors, students were also asked questions about alcohol and drug use, parental monitoring, affected issues, delinquent behavior and recreational activities.Item Open Access Transitions and Stability of Problem Gambling Behaviours(Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, 2009-12) Wiebe, Jamie; Maitland, Scott B.; Hodgins, David; Davey, Adam; Gottlieb, BenjaminResearchers around the world have examined the correlates and consequences of problem gambling but few studies have addressed the issue longitudinally. Recent reviews of longitudinal research (e.g., El-Guebaly et al, 2006; LaPlante, Nelson, LaBrie et al. 2008; Slutske, 2007) generally do not support the conventional view that problem gambling is an enduring condition. Although problem gambling population prevalence rates remain relatively steady over time, problem gambling is far less stable at an individual level, but instead, transitory and episodic (Slutske, Jackson & Sher, 2003). To date, little is known about transitions in gambling behaviours, and the factors associated with transitions over time. There is an abundance of cross sectional research, however, that may provide some insight into these factors. The literature indicates that factors such as co-morbidity, gambling-related cognitions and social networks are important considerations in understanding problem gambling. However, since the research is generally weighted towards studies of a cross-sectional design that only look at the associations at one point in time; we have a limited understanding of the role of these factors over time. Time is particularly important given that problem gambling is a dynamic and transient process. The longitudinal nature of the current study provides the opportunity to examine varied trajectories of problem gambling in relation to these factors to understand the determinants or temporal ordering of these changes and to identify ways to better understand and assist those who are having gambling problems. This one year study with multiple data collection points makes a significant contribution to the field by examining the dynamic nature of gambling across multiple measurement points to capture important transitions and changes in gambling and the critical antecedent conditions to explain transitions and stability in gambling over time. Lastly, given the generally low use of treatment among those with problems, the study seeks to better understand why people seek help for problem gambling by examining people’s perceptions and experiences with problem gambling assistance and their help-seeking behaviour.