What keeps them in the game?: A study of motivators and the effects of gambling among college students
Date of Publication
2009
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Defense Panel Member
Homer Yabut
Abstract/Summary
The phenomenon of gambling, specifically sports betting was the subject of this study focusing on the motivators and the perceived effects that it had on students. The motivators were divided into two factors, namely intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and the perceived effects of gambling were divided into two factors namely academic performance and physical health. Semi-structured interview method was conducted among twenty-one participants from different universities in Metro Manila using the purposive sampling method. The most common motivators that emerged from the interviews were money, thrill and excitement, and fun. The perceived effects of gambling in general were addiction and perceived negative effects on academic performance and health.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15008
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
136 leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Gambling; Gambling--Psychological aspects; Gamblers--Psychology
Recommended Citation
Dumlao, R., Li, B. C., & Sun, M. V. (2009). What keeps them in the game?: A study of motivators and the effects of gambling among college students. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/7802
