Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 39, Issue 5 , Pages 764-766, November 2006

Gambling Severity and Health Functioning in Adolescents Recruited from Urban Primary Care Settings

  • Robert H. Pietrzak, M.P.H.
    • ,
  • Nancy M. Petry, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Nancy M. Petry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030-3944.

Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut

Received 24 January 2006; accepted 4 April 2006. published online 28 June 2006.

Abstract 

This study examined the relationship between gambling severity and physical and mental health in a sample of 110 adolescents recruited from urban primary care settings. A total of 11.8% were probable pathological gamblers, and 5.5% were problem gamblers. Probable pathological/problem gambling was associated with poor mental health and perceived social functioning.

Keywords: Adolescent, Gambling, Problem gambling, Pathological gambling, Health, Social

To access this article, please choose from the options below

Login to an existing account or Register a new account.

  • Purchase this article for 30.00 USD (You must login/register to purchase this article)

    Online access for 24 hours. The PDF version can be downloaded as your permanent record.

  • Subscribe to this title

    Get unlimited online access to this article and all other articles in this title 24/7 for one year.

  • Claim access now

    For current subscribers with Society Membership or Account Number.

  • Visit SciVerse ScienceDirect to see if you have access via your institution.
 

PII: S1054-139X(06)00136-4

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.04.005

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 39, Issue 5 , Pages 764-766, November 2006

Article Tools