Population assessment of problem gambling : utility and best practices

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2012-04-30
Authors
Williams, Robert J.
Volberg, Rachel A.
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Publisher
Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre
Abstract
The present paper has three purposes. First, to outline the value and utility of population prevalence studies of gambling. Second, to review the methodological issues specific to conducting these studies. Third, in light of these methodological issues, to outline Best Practices to be used in population prevalence studies of problem gambling.
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Report prepared for the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Keywords
Problem gambling , Gambling , Problem gambling--Research , Gamblers--Surveys , Compulsive gamblers--Psychology , Social surveys--Methodology , Problem gamblers--Surveys
Citation
Williams, R.J., & Volberg, R.A. (2012). Population Assessment of Problem Gambling: Utility and Best Practices. Report prepared for the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. April 30, 2012.
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