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A longitudinal study mapping changes in explicit and implicit measures of gambling behaviour

Author: R. Cutter Published: March 2016
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Summary

This PhD thesis by Richard Cutter examines changes in explicit and implicit measures of gambling behaviour over time. It uses a mixed-methods longitudinal approach to study regular gamblers.

Topics covered

  • theories of addiction and gambling behaviour
  • explicit and implicit measures of gambling
  • qualitative analysis of gamblers' narratives
  • changes in gambling behaviour over time

Key findings

Multiple measures predict problem gambling levels, including self-reports and linguistic analysis of interviews. However, self-reported changes in problem gambling were not reflected in other measures, suggesting conscious attitudes may shift before underlying processes.
Combining approaches provides a fuller understanding of gambling behaviour and change processes.

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