A theoretical model of EGM problem gambling: More than a cognitive escape

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 97-107

  Thomas, Anna Christina ^a   Sullivan, Gavin Brent ^a   Allen, Felicity Catherine Louise ^a  

^a MONASH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Avoidance coping; EGM gambling; Environment; Problem gambling; Qualitative Research; Social support

Indexed keywords

EID: 60349127141     PISSN: 15571874     EISSN: 15571882     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11469-008-9152-6     Document Type: Article

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