Study of one woman's experience as a pathological gambler

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2002

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This project is a qualitative case study of one female who is a pathological gambler. It explores how gambling has affected her life by describing her life experiences and her perceptions of gambling. Three themes were identified: Gambling to Escape, Irrational Belief Systems, and Chasing the Lost Money. Themes are examined and discussed in relation to this woman's experience as well as to a broader context of other female gamblers. Directions for future research are presented.

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Practicum report from Masters program.

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Compulsive gambling., Compulsive gamblers--Case studies., Women gamblers--Case studies.

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http://hdl.handle.net/1880/268

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Alberta Gambling Research Institute

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