Abstract
Background and Objectives This study examines the association between physical activities and gambling, making a distinction between two characteristics of the former: intensity level and type (competitive/non-competitive). Method 316 adolescents from four high schools in Israel completed questionnaires. Results For males, participation in competitive athletic sports was associated with gambling frequency and problem gambling. For females, participation in competitive athletic sports was associated only with gambling frequency. Conclusions Both types of physical activity and gender are important when analyzing the association between gambling and sporting activities. Scientific Significance Youths involved in competitive sports are at greater risk for gambling involvement.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 200-202 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | American Journal on Addictions |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - 1 Apr 2015 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Clinical Psychology
- Medicine (miscellaneous)