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GamTest: Psychometric Evaluation in a Low-Gambling General Population
Karolinska Inst, Sweden; Stockholm Univ, Sweden.
Karolinska Inst, Sweden; Stockholm Cty Council, Sweden.
Karolinska Inst, Sweden.
Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande, Psykologi. Linköpings universitet, Filosofiska fakulteten. Orebro Univ, Sweden.ORCID-id: 0000-0002-9736-8228
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2020 (Engelska)Ingår i: JOURNAL OF GAMBLING ISSUES, ISSN 1910-7595, nr 44, s. 77-102Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat) Published
Abstract [en]

Instruments that investigate different aspects of gambling activities are needed to distinguish negative consequences. Because gambling is a complex activity that occurs both offline and online, different questionnaires are necessary for screening and risk classification. GamTest, an instrument used by several gambling companies, was designed to cover different aspects of gambling: money and time spent, as well as social, financial, and emotional consequences. This study explores GamTests psychometric properties in a general population. A total of 2,234 Swedish respondents completed an online survey containing demographic questions, the questionnaire (GamTest), and the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). A confirmatory factor analysis was performed and GamTests reliability and validity tested. The confirmatory factor analysis yielded an inclusive fit. The internal consistency (omega) for the five factors was high (.79-.91), indicating good reliability, and a high positive correlation with the PGSI supported the validity of the GamTest. The inclusive fit of the confirmatory factor analysis can be explained by the low endorsement of negative consequences of gambling in the sample. However, GamTest seems to have good reliability and validity. The utility of GamTest is discussed in relation to its psychometric properties and its use in the responsible gambling tool Playscan.

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CENTRE ADDICTION & MENTAL HEALTH-CAMH , 2020. nr 44, s. 77-102
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GamTest; psychometric testing; validity; reliability; confirmatory factor analysis
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URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-170020DOI: 10.4309/jgi.2020.44.5ISI: 000567467100005OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-170020DiVA, id: diva2:1470913
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Funding Agencies|Svenska Spel Research Council

Tillgänglig från: 2020-09-26 Skapad: 2020-09-26 Senast uppdaterad: 2021-05-04

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