School of Psychology: Recent submissions
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Crime and gambling disorders: A systematic review
Published 2018-07-23It is generally believed that there is an instrumental relationship between problem gambling and crime such that some gamblers resort to illegal activity to recoup financial shortfalls resulting from their gambling. However, ...Open AccessArticle -
How blockchain and cryptocurrency technology could revolutionize online gambling
Published 2017-09-01Blockchain technology is an innovative framework that has the potential to transform transactions and revolutionise how we interact and do business with one another. The technology behind cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ...Open AccessArticle -
Intensity and gambling harms: Exploring breadth of gambling involvement among esports bettors
Published 2017-10-01Esports bettors may represent an emerging cohort of gamblers. Concerns have been expressed about the vulnerability of these gamblers because of their young age and potential high engagement in Internet and game use. It is ...Open AccessArticle -
Game on: Comparison of demographic profiles, consumption behaviours, and gambling site selection criteria of esports and sports bettors
Published 2017-10-01The esports betting market remains predominantly unregulated, although regulated sites have begun offering options to wager on these types of events. Previously, esports has been considered a niche market sector with ...Open AccessArticle -
Attentional bias modification and pain: The role of sensory and affective stimuli
Published 2016-01-01There is growing evidence to support attentional bias modification (ABM) techniques such as the modified dot-probe task within the pain literature. Such techniques can help to inform theoretical models of pain by identifying ...Open AccessArticle