Measurement of Prevalence of Youth Problem Gambling In Australia: Report on Review of Literature - December 2003 

Table of contents

Executive Summary

1. Introduction: Youth and Gambling
   • 1.1 Study Terms of Reference
   • 1.2 Youth Gambling
2. Instruments for Measuring Problem Gambling Prevalence
   • 2.1 Testing for Problem Gambling
   • 2.2 A Biopsychosocial Theory of Gambling: A Comprehensive Model
   • 2.3 South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS)
   • 2.4 South Oaks Gambling Screen-Revised for Adolescents (SOGS-RA)
   • 2.5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV)
   • 2.6 The Diagnostic Statistical Manual–IV–Multiple–Response–Adapted for Juveniles (DSM-IV-MR-J)
   • 2.7 SOGS-RA, DSM-IV-J and GA20 13
   • 2.8 Gamblers Anonymous Twenty Questions (GA-20)
   • 2.9 Massachusetts Gambling Screen (MAGS)
   • 2.10 The Canadian Problem Gambling Index
   • 2.11 The Victorian Gambling Screen
3. Prevalence Studies
   • 3.1 England and Wales
   • 3.2 Canada: Manitoba
   • 3.3 Canada: Atlantic Provinces
   • 3.4 Canada: Quebec
   • 3.5 North America
   • 3.6 Australia
4. Methodological Considerations
   • 4.1 Implementation Methodology: Surveys
   • 4.2 Clarity, Ambiguity and Interpretation
   • 4.3 Schools and Consent Procedures
   • 4.4 Self-Awareness Feedback
   • 4.5 Other Research Methods
   • 4.6. Distinguishing Between Different Age Groups
5. Future Options

• Bibliography
• Appendix A: Endorsement and Discrimination
• Appendix B: Summary of Canadian Problem Gambling Prevalence Surveys

This report was prepared by the following researchers: Michael O’Neil, Director Mr Steve Whetton, Senior Research Economist Ms Karin Duerrwald, Research Associate

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