A5064093465- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Media Influence and Health
- Housing Market and Economics
- Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Economic theories and models
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
Tennessee Department of Education
2024
University of Memphis
2023-2024
East Tennessee State University
2023
University of Central Florida
2021-2022
To understand the influence of acute alcohol consumption on recall and recognition warning messages. Participants (n = 82) were randomly assigned to a condition where they consumed alcoholic beverages (target blood concentrations 0.06%-0.08%) or juice. in both conditions then gambled preprogrammed slot machines casino-themed room with four pop-up messages appearing twice each. After gambling session, participants completed filler task followed by free assessments. Most (81%) recalled gist,...
Economic inequality is associated with extreme rates of temporal discounting, which a behavioral pattern where individuals choose smaller, immediate financial gains over larger, delayed gains. Such patterns may feed into rising global inequality, yet it unclear if they are function choice preferences or norms, rather absence sufficient resources to meet needs. It also not clear these reflect true differences in between income groups. We test discounting and five intertemporal anomalies using...
Individuals who identify as Black are more likely to experience gambling harm compared other racial subgroups. However, understanding treatment effectiveness is limited by minimal representation of individuals American in studies. Method: Thirty-seven adult clients between 19-64 years age (52.8% male, mean 43.97) seeking cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for completed assessments diagnostic symptoms disorder, frequency, and self-efficacy at pretreatment, 3-month posttreatment, 6-month...
Approximately 50% of individuals experiencing gambling concerns who initiate outpatient treatment will attend their initial session. A previous efficacy study found that mailing a letter specifically addressed motivation for and expectations prior to the session significantly increased attendance. However, no studies have examined effectiveness such communication when it is applied as systems level initiative engagement. Participants were 54 clients seeking at university-based, clinic....