Sentences with phrase «significant gambling problems»

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We found no significant increase in the rates of problem gambling in the U.S., despite a nationwide increase in gambling opportunities,» says John W. Welte, PhD, senior research scientist at RIA.

A significant relationship between problem gambling and male gender was found (r xy = 0.12, p =.04).

While all three subscales (from both the 9 - item and 15 - item versions) were positively correlated with problem gambling, only enhancement motives emerged as a significant independent predictor when the other motives and gambling behaviours were entered as simultaneous predictors.

In the Volberg et al. (2001) study, being on social welfare was shown to be a significant risk factor for gambling problems (z = 2.41, p =.05).

A significant proportion of the reported family violence was related to the problem gambling of their family members.

A number of studies focusing on the intrapersonal impact of problem gambling indicate that female partners report significant emotional disturbances, including anger, depression and anxiety (Dickson - Swift et al. 2005; Hodgins et al., 2007; Lorenz & Shuttleworth, 1983; Lorenz & Yaffee, 1988).