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January 2, 2018International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

Analysis of Gambling in the Media Related to Screens: Immersion as a Predictor of Excessive Use?

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JRJean-Jacques RémondLRLucía Romo

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Overview

Randomized trial investigates immersion as a predictor of excessive gambling use on screens, suggesting cognitive engagement impacts behavior.

Key Points

  • This study aims to analyze the relationship between immersion and screen-based gambling and its potential effects on excessive use.
  • Total of 432 adults recruited from Ile-de-France (212 men, 220 women).
  • Participants completed a battery of questionnaires regarding gambling and screen usage.
  • The study examined various dimensions of immersion in relation to gambling practices.
  • Findings indicate a significant link between immersion variables and excessive screen gambling behavior.
  • Higher immersion was associated with increased gambling frequency among participants.
  • Cognitive and comorbid factors were identified as influencing the propensity for immersive gambling experiences.

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Rémond et al. (2018) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a101a2b4fb650da4ffef041https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15010058
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