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Journal of Gambling Studies, Nov 18, 2023
International Gambling Studies
Journal of Gambling Issues
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Journal of Gambling Issues
Frontiers in Psychology
Although some studies have been conducted on gambling behaviour in the general population or in c... more Although some studies have been conducted on gambling behaviour in the general population or in clinical samples during the COVID-19 pandemic, less attention has been focused on Affected Family Members (AFMs) of disordered gamblers. To fill this gap, this study investigated the psychological state of disordered gamblers' AFMs during the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy, the European country first affected by the virus and with the largest gambling market. We were interested in understanding if the unavailability of most land-based gambling offerings during the lockdown created a sense of relief in AFMs. We also compared the quality of family relationships and emotional state during the lockdown of AFMs with those of their relative with Gambling Disorder (GD). Participants were 53 disordered gamblers' AFMs (77% female; mean age = 50.28). For 42 out of the 53 AFMs, we also recruited their relative with GD (86% male; mean age = 48.98). A semi-structured telephone interview was develo...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic, with the consequent lockdown of about 3 months, can be viewed as an experi... more The COVID-19 pandemic, with the consequent lockdown of about 3 months, can be viewed as an experimental model to observe the impact of the depletion of environmental factors that stimulate gambling, particularly electronic gambling machines (EGMs) that were set to zero. The effects of some structural characteristics of gambling activities that increase gambling behavior were studied among disordered gamblers in treatment in this unique scenario. In fact, studies investigating the effects of the lockdown on problem gamblers (PGs) under treatment are missing. The aims of this study were to analyze patients’ gambling behavior and craving during the lockdown and to conduct a comparison between gambling disorder (GD) symptoms at the beginning of the treatment and during lockdown. The study was conducted in Italy, the European country with the largest gambling market and the first to be affected by the virus. Data were collected through a semi-structured telephone interview conducted by h...
PRISMA Economia - Società - Lavoro, 2018
So far, the study of the costs arising from the recent spread of massive industrial gambling in I... more So far, the study of the costs arising from the recent spread of massive industrial gambling in Italy has been neglected: this article explains the reasons why it is time to focus on this area of study. Some areas heavily impacted by gambling disorder are highlighted. They concern both gamblers and people close to them (particularly their family members), who are affected in multiple areas of their quality of life. Particular attention will be given to describe the damage suffered by minors under different conditions: some examples are minors who gamble, those who live in families where there is a problem of gambling addiction and - last but not least - children of gambling operators. Finally, the results of some research carried out abroad that have estimated such negative externalities are presented, together with their implications for Italy.
Mental Health and Addiction Research, 2019
Journal of Gambling Studies, 2011
PSICOLOGIA DI COMUNITA', 2014
Journal of Gambling Studies, 2013
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic, with the consequent lockdown of about 3 months, can be viewed as an experi... more The COVID-19 pandemic, with the consequent lockdown of about 3 months, can be viewed
as an experimental model to observe the impact of the depletion of environmental factors that
stimulate gambling, particularly electronic gambling machines (EGMs) that were set to zero. The
effects of some structural characteristics of gambling activities that increase gambling behavior were
studied among disordered gamblers in treatment in this unique scenario. In fact, studies investigating
the effects of the lockdown on problem gamblers (PGs) under treatment are missing. The aims of
this study were to analyze patients’ gambling behavior and craving during the lockdown and to
conduct a comparison between gambling disorder (GD) symptoms at the beginning of the treatment
and during lockdown. The study was conducted in Italy, the European country with the largest
gambling market and the first to be affected by the virus. Data were collected through a semistructured
telephone interview conducted by healthcare professionals. Participants were 135 PGs
under treatment (109 males, mean age = 50.07). Results showed that most PGs achieved a significant
improvement in their quality of life, with less gambling behavior, GD symptoms, and lower craving.
No shift toward online gambling and very limited shift towards other potential addictive and
excessive behaviors occurred. The longer the treatment, the more monitoring is present and the better
the results in terms of symptoms reduction. Individual and environmental characteristics during
the lockdown favored the reduction in symptoms. Consideration for prevention and treatment are
discussed.
Operatori esperti nella presa in carico del giocatore d'azzardo appartenenti a servizi diversi e ... more Operatori esperti nella presa in carico del giocatore d'azzardo appartenenti a servizi diversi e a più figure professionali, riunitisi in gruppi di lavoro, hanno elaborato tracce per indagare questa complessa patologia.
Journal of Gambling Studies, Nov 18, 2023
International Gambling Studies
Journal of Gambling Issues
Scommettiamo che non lo sai? : una guida preventiva specifica per il Gioco d'Azzardo patologico / Capitanucci, Savron, Biganzoli, Smaniotto, Barboni ... [et al.]., 2009
Journal of Gambling Issues
Frontiers in Psychology
Although some studies have been conducted on gambling behaviour in the general population or in c... more Although some studies have been conducted on gambling behaviour in the general population or in clinical samples during the COVID-19 pandemic, less attention has been focused on Affected Family Members (AFMs) of disordered gamblers. To fill this gap, this study investigated the psychological state of disordered gamblers' AFMs during the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy, the European country first affected by the virus and with the largest gambling market. We were interested in understanding if the unavailability of most land-based gambling offerings during the lockdown created a sense of relief in AFMs. We also compared the quality of family relationships and emotional state during the lockdown of AFMs with those of their relative with Gambling Disorder (GD). Participants were 53 disordered gamblers' AFMs (77% female; mean age = 50.28). For 42 out of the 53 AFMs, we also recruited their relative with GD (86% male; mean age = 48.98). A semi-structured telephone interview was develo...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic, with the consequent lockdown of about 3 months, can be viewed as an experi... more The COVID-19 pandemic, with the consequent lockdown of about 3 months, can be viewed as an experimental model to observe the impact of the depletion of environmental factors that stimulate gambling, particularly electronic gambling machines (EGMs) that were set to zero. The effects of some structural characteristics of gambling activities that increase gambling behavior were studied among disordered gamblers in treatment in this unique scenario. In fact, studies investigating the effects of the lockdown on problem gamblers (PGs) under treatment are missing. The aims of this study were to analyze patients’ gambling behavior and craving during the lockdown and to conduct a comparison between gambling disorder (GD) symptoms at the beginning of the treatment and during lockdown. The study was conducted in Italy, the European country with the largest gambling market and the first to be affected by the virus. Data were collected through a semi-structured telephone interview conducted by h...
PRISMA Economia - Società - Lavoro, 2018
So far, the study of the costs arising from the recent spread of massive industrial gambling in I... more So far, the study of the costs arising from the recent spread of massive industrial gambling in Italy has been neglected: this article explains the reasons why it is time to focus on this area of study. Some areas heavily impacted by gambling disorder are highlighted. They concern both gamblers and people close to them (particularly their family members), who are affected in multiple areas of their quality of life. Particular attention will be given to describe the damage suffered by minors under different conditions: some examples are minors who gamble, those who live in families where there is a problem of gambling addiction and - last but not least - children of gambling operators. Finally, the results of some research carried out abroad that have estimated such negative externalities are presented, together with their implications for Italy.
Mental Health and Addiction Research, 2019
Journal of Gambling Studies, 2011
PSICOLOGIA DI COMUNITA', 2014
Journal of Gambling Studies, 2013
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic, with the consequent lockdown of about 3 months, can be viewed as an experi... more The COVID-19 pandemic, with the consequent lockdown of about 3 months, can be viewed
as an experimental model to observe the impact of the depletion of environmental factors that
stimulate gambling, particularly electronic gambling machines (EGMs) that were set to zero. The
effects of some structural characteristics of gambling activities that increase gambling behavior were
studied among disordered gamblers in treatment in this unique scenario. In fact, studies investigating
the effects of the lockdown on problem gamblers (PGs) under treatment are missing. The aims of
this study were to analyze patients’ gambling behavior and craving during the lockdown and to
conduct a comparison between gambling disorder (GD) symptoms at the beginning of the treatment
and during lockdown. The study was conducted in Italy, the European country with the largest
gambling market and the first to be affected by the virus. Data were collected through a semistructured
telephone interview conducted by healthcare professionals. Participants were 135 PGs
under treatment (109 males, mean age = 50.07). Results showed that most PGs achieved a significant
improvement in their quality of life, with less gambling behavior, GD symptoms, and lower craving.
No shift toward online gambling and very limited shift towards other potential addictive and
excessive behaviors occurred. The longer the treatment, the more monitoring is present and the better
the results in terms of symptoms reduction. Individual and environmental characteristics during
the lockdown favored the reduction in symptoms. Consideration for prevention and treatment are
discussed.
Operatori esperti nella presa in carico del giocatore d'azzardo appartenenti a servizi diversi e ... more Operatori esperti nella presa in carico del giocatore d'azzardo appartenenti a servizi diversi e a più figure professionali, riunitisi in gruppi di lavoro, hanno elaborato tracce per indagare questa complessa patologia.