title: Poker mania and problem gambling: a study of distorted cognitions, motivation and alexithymia.
abstract: This study examines the relationships between distorted cognitions, motivation, and alexithymia on problem gambling in poker players (n = 96). Respondents completed questionnaires containing the Canadian Problem Gambling Index, Gambling Motivation Scale, Gambler's Beliefs Questionnaire, and Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20. The results suggest that problem gambling is significantly related to distorted cognitions, non-self-determined motivation, and difficulty identifying feelings. Implications are drawn for the development of more relevant intervention, prevention, and treatment strategies.
authors: Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia.
authors: Dana V
authors: DV
authors: Mitrovic
authors: Jac
authors: J
authors: Brown
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D001315:Australia; D003071:Cognition; D005260:Female; D005715:Gambling / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007088:Illusions; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011594:Psychometrics; D011908:Rationalization; D012309:Risk-Taking; D013483:Superstitions; D055815:Young Adult