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Can cybernetics inspire gambling research? A limit-based conceptualization of self-control

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  • Daniel R. Lalande
  • Robert Ladouceur

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This study used a negative feedback model to describe why pathological gamblers (PGs) spend more resources than non-pathological gamblers (NPGs) during a video lottery terminal (VLT) gambling session. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected via face-to-face semi-structured interviews with 43 PGs and 38 NPGs concerning their time and money management habits for gambling. Results show that the majority of PGs and NPGs use a monetary loss limit as a self-control strategy to avoid overspending. PGs, however, set a higher limit than NPGs. In addition, whereas NPGs typically stop gambling after having reached their limit, PGs typically keep spending their limited resources. To describe the self-regulation process during a gambling session, we propose an operationalization of self-control based on internal, external, implicit and explicit limits. The usefulness of a limit-based conceptualization of self-control for prevention and research is discussed.

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  • Daniel R. Lalande & Robert Ladouceur, 2011. "Can cybernetics inspire gambling research? A limit-based conceptualization of self-control," International Gambling Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 11(2), pages 237-252, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:intgms:v:11:y:2011:i:2:p:237-252
    DOI: 10.1080/14459795.2011.598540
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    1. Isaac Vaghefi & Bogdan Negoita & Liette Lapointe, 2023. "The Path to Hedonic Information System Use Addiction: A Process Model in the Context of Social Networking Sites," Information Systems Research, INFORMS, vol. 34(1), pages 85-110, March.
    2. Alex Blaszczynski & Adrian Park & Andrew Harris & Jonathan Parke & Jane Rigbye, 2014. "Facilitating Player Control In Gambling," Journal of Gambling Business and Economics, University of Buckingham Press, vol. 8(3), pages 36-51.

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