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PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated

ISBN-101442202270

ISBN-139781442202276

eBay Product ID (ePID)125334071

Product Key Features

Book TitleTeen Gambling : Understanding a Growing Epidemic

Number of Pages258 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2015

TopicDevelopmental / Adolescent, Criminal Law / Juvenile Offenders, Gambling / General (See Also Self-Help / Compulsive Behavior / Gambling), Psychopathology / Addiction

IllustratorYes

GenreLaw, Games & Activities, Psychology

AuthorJeffrey L. Derevensky

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight13.3 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsAn excellent resource for everyone involved in gambling issues and an important wake up call for youth advocates, clinicians and researchers. The profound clinical and policy implications of teen gambling are explored in depth by the leading expert in the field., An excellent resource for everyone involved in gambling issues and an important wake up call for youth advocates, clinicians and researchers. The profound clinical and policy implications of teen gambling are explored in depth by the leading expert in the field., In Teen Gambling: Understanding a Growing Epidemic, Dr. Derevensky captures the significance and complexity of youth gambling problems within the larger societal context through a fascinating review of the field's current research. He shares his comprehensive understanding of the adolescent gambler and of the risk factors that may set the stage for gambling initiation, maintenance and preoccupation. Certainly, this book provides clinicians, policy makers and those working with adolescents with important tools to identify and help these youth through prevention initiatives and treatment interventions., In this book, Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, the world's leading authority on youth gambling, provides an up-to-date and accessible volume on the current status of teen gambling. As most teens gamble and early life gambling is associated with current problems as well as ones later in life, the book addresses an important public health concern. The book is a must-read for people who share interests in promoting youth health, including parents, teachers, school administrators, clinicians, and policy makers., Dr. Derevensky has issued a clarion call for a better understanding and prevention of teen gambling. Derived from his decades of research and treatment experience, this book provides valuable perspective on the problem of youth gambling and what to do about it. Dr. Derevensky provides a unique and comprehensive review of youth gambling and its impact on our young people as only he can do. This book is for anyone interested in our collective future, and our children., This is a must read book for anyone interested in the field of adolescent gambling. It synthesizes the empirical evidence from all around the world and serves as a 'one-stop shop' for anyone who wants to know anything about youth gambling.", This is a must read book for anyone interested in the field of adolescent gambling. It synthesizes the empirical evidence from all around the world and serves as a 'one-stop shop' for anyone who wants to know anything about youth gambling., Jeffrey Derevensky explains the significance of the growing availability and acceptability of gambling. While in the past an underage person may have needed to circumvent casino security, a gambling opportunity can now be as close as his or her smartphone. This excellent book covers what is known about youth gambling, and points the way for future advances. It should be read by everyone concerned about the problem.

Dewey Decimal362.2/5

Table Of ContentPreface 1: Gambling: An Introduction and Historical Perspective 2: Gambling Behaviors Among Adolescents 3: Adolescent Problem Gambling 4: Measuring and Assessing Adolescent Problem Gambling 5: Preventing Adolescent Problem Gambling 6: Helping Adolescents with Gambling Problems 7: Gambling as a Public Health Issue Bibliography

SynopsisAided by technological advances in the gaming industry, new forms of gambling are continually evolving that have wide appeal to underage youth. This book is intended to provide parents and educators with the most recent information on youth gambling, ways in which they may help teens with gambling problems overcome their addiction, and resources and strategies available to help minimize harm associated with gambling. Case studies and vignettes from clinical treatment and focus groups will be provided., Today's children and teens are the first generation of youth to grow up in a society where a multiplicity of gambling activities exists and where gambling venues are not only generally accessible but also heavily advertised and promoted. Gambling, once considered to be a harmless form of adult entertainment and recreation has become mainstream. While most forms of regulated gambling are prohibited for underage youth, the age varying depending upon the type of gambling activity and jurisdiction, a growing number of young people are gambling in spite of such restrictions. With increased exposure to different types of gambling, including Internet gambling, more youth are yielding to the temptation and social pressures to engage in these activities. The thrill, excitement, the adrenaline rush, and the potential for 'easy money' makes gambling an alluring activity. Yet, problematic gambling among adolescents has been associated with a number of negative individual mental health outcomes, interpersonal problems, school-related academic difficulties, financial difficulties, and legal problems. Equally disturbing is the fact that while parents are well aware of the risks associated with other adolescent risky behaviors (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, and drug use), recent research suggests that teen gambling is not viewed as a risky behavior. Here, Derevensky offers an overview of the problems associated with underage gambling, and provides a roadmap for parents and educators, and anyone who works with youth, to help underage problem gamblers address their addictions and get the help they need.

LC Classification NumberHV6710