Conceptualizing and Treating Problem Gambling as a Family Issue [Abstract]
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Date
2009-10
Authors
McComb, Jennifer L.
Lee, Bonnie K.
Sprenkle, Douglas H.
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Blackwell Publishing
Abstract
Few family therapists have training in the identification, assessment, and treatment of
problem gambling and its impact on couple and family relationships. The authors conceptualize
problem gambling (PG) as a family issue and encourage clinicians and researchers
to pay attention to the systemic antecedents and consequences of PG on family relationships.
A review of the literature and clinicians’ experiences regarding the impact of PG
on couple and family relationships are presented and discussed. In light of the limited systemic-
based treatments for PG, marriage and family therapists are urged to begin paying
attention to this emerging issue that has significant couple and family ramifications.
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Article abstract only. Author version of article permitted to be included in October, 2011.
Keywords
Compulsive gambling -- Family relationships , Compulsive gambling -- Treatment
Citation
McComb, J. L., Lee, B. K., & Sprenkle, D. H. (2009). Conceptualizing and treating problem gambling as a family issue. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 35(4), 415-431. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00146.x