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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2019.20.11.232

Verification of the Theory of Planned Behavior that Predicts the Intention for Gambling Abstinence of Problem Gamblers  

Park, Keun-Woo (Center on Gambling Problems, Kyungnam of Korea)
Seo, Mi-kyung (Department of Social Welfare, Gyeongsang National University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.20, no.11, 2019 , pp. 232-238 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to verify the feasibility of a model, based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), that predicts the intention of a problem gambler to abstain from gambling. In order to investigate attitudes toward gambling abstinence, subjective norms, perceived behavior control, and intentions to abstain from gambling, we surveyed 100 problem gamblers who used community-based service centers. Furthermore, we analyzed by the structural equation model whether attitude toward gambling abstinence, subjective norms, and perceived behavior control can influence the intention to abstain from gambling. The analysis of the study model revealed that the most powerful predictor of the gambling abstinence intention is perceived behavior control, followed by a positive attitude toward gambling abstinence. In contrast, subjective norms did not show a significant influence on intentions for gambling abstinence. Based on these results, we propose cognitive-behavioral interventions to improve attitudes and self-efficacy toward gambling abstinence in order to help problem gamblers recover. In other words, continuous support and coping-skills training are needed to reinforce the belief that people can recover from a gambling problem, and information and education on problem gambling to improve positive attitudes can also be helpful. Therefore, it is possible to consider not only the treatment of gambling problems, but also to provide preventive interventions centering on the addiction management institution.
Keywords
Gambling; Intention; Attitude; Subjective Norms; Perceived Behavior Control;
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