Hodgins, David C.Swan, Jennifer L.2014-09-182014-11-172014-09-182014Swan, J. L. (2014). The Evaluation of an Internet-based Self-Directed Motivational Enhancement Intervention for Problem and Pathological Gamblers (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28134http://hdl.handle.net/11023/1768This study compared an Internet-based adaptation of a brief intervention for gamblers using Motivational Interviewing (MI) principles to an online screener and feedback program. Moderate-risk and problem gamblers were recruited from cities and communities across Canada; recruitment is ongoing and interim analyses were conducted on the data available to date. Participants (N = 40) completed a telephone interview and were randomized to complete either the motivational enhancement intervention or the online screener and feedback program. Follow-up telephone interviews were conducted at 1 and 3 months post-intervention. While the current study found no advantage for the motivational intervention, participants in both conditions reported decreases in days and dollars lost gambling, problem gambling severity, and increases in readiness to change over the short-term follow-up period. The observed results are discussed with respect to limitations and implications for future research.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Psychology--ClinicalProblem gamblingmotivational interviewinginternet-based interventionsmaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/28134