The Role of Impulsivity, Sensation Seeking, Coping, and Year of Study in Student Gambling: A Pilot Study

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

Volumn 10, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 461-473

  Benson, Luke A ^a   Norman, Christine ^a   Griffiths, Mark D ^a  

^a NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84864457130     PISSN: 15571874     EISSN: 15571882     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11469-011-9326-5     Document Type: Article

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