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Motivos para jogos de apostas e perceção de controlo em jovens adultos
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Nos dias de hoje, observa-se um aumento da participação em jogos de apostas, sendo que a população, especialmente jovens adultos, dedica uma boa parte do seu tempo de lazer a esta atividade. A literatura tem demonstrado que os motivos para jogar e a perceção de controlo exercem um papel importante no envolvimento e potencial desenvolvimento de comportamentos problemáticos de jogo. A perceção de controlo, em particular, tem recebido grande atenção, pois crenças ilusórias de controlo parecem estar relacionadas com maior risco de jogo problemático. O objetivo geral deste estudo foi analisar os motivos para jogar e a perceção de controlo em jovens adultos, bem como explorar as diferenças entre sexos e a relação entre estas variáveis. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, de desenho descritivo-correlacional. Para a recolha de dados foram utilizados três instrumentos: Questionário Sociodemográfico, a versão adaptada do Gambling Motives Questionnaire (GMQ), a versão adaptada do Gambling Related Cognitions Scale (GRCS). A amostra foi constituída por 83 participantes, utilizando-se uma amostra não probabilística por conveniência. Os dados foram analisados com recurso ao software IBM SPSS. Os resultados indicam que os jovens adultos jogam motivados principalmente pela busca de excitação e prazer. Verificou-se ainda que os homens apresentam maior propensão para os motivos para jogar e perceção de controlo em comparação com as mulheres. Por fim, observou-se uma associação significativa entre os motivos para jogar e a perceção de controlo, sugerindo que indivíduos com mais motivos para apostar tendem também a apresentar maior perceção de controlo ilusório sobre os resultados. Este estudo evidencia a importância de aprofundar o conhecimento nesta área, sendo relevante a realização de pesquisas futuras, especialmente longitudinais, para compreender relações de causa e efeito entre motivos, perceção de controlo e comportamento de jogo problemático.
Nowadays, there has been an increase in participation in gambling, with the population, especially young adults, devoting a significant portion of their leisure time to this activity. The literature has shown that the reasons for gambling and the perception of control play an important role in the involvement and potential development of problematic gambling behaviors. The perception of control, in particular, has received considerable attention, as illusory beliefs of control appear to be related to a higher risk of problem gambling. The overall objective of this study was to analyze the motives for gambling and the perception of control in young adults, as well as to explore gender differences and the relationship between these variables. This is a quantitative study with a descriptive-correlational design. Three instruments were used for data collection: a Sociodemographic Questionnaire, an adapted version of the Gambling Motives Questionnaire (GMQ), and an adapted version of the Gambling Related Cognitions Scale (GRCS). The sample consisted of 83 participants, using a non-probabilistic convenience sample. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS software. The results indicate that young adults gamble mainly for the sake of excitement and pleasure. It was also found that men are more prone to gambling motives and perception of control than women. Finally, a significant association was observed between the reasons for gambling and the perception of control, suggesting that individuals with more reasons for gambling also tend to have a greater perception of illusory control over the results. This study highlights the importance of furthering knowledge in this area, with future research, especially longitudinal studies, being relevant to understanding cause-and-effect relationships between motives, perception of control, and problem gambling behavior.
Nowadays, there has been an increase in participation in gambling, with the population, especially young adults, devoting a significant portion of their leisure time to this activity. The literature has shown that the reasons for gambling and the perception of control play an important role in the involvement and potential development of problematic gambling behaviors. The perception of control, in particular, has received considerable attention, as illusory beliefs of control appear to be related to a higher risk of problem gambling. The overall objective of this study was to analyze the motives for gambling and the perception of control in young adults, as well as to explore gender differences and the relationship between these variables. This is a quantitative study with a descriptive-correlational design. Three instruments were used for data collection: a Sociodemographic Questionnaire, an adapted version of the Gambling Motives Questionnaire (GMQ), and an adapted version of the Gambling Related Cognitions Scale (GRCS). The sample consisted of 83 participants, using a non-probabilistic convenience sample. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS software. The results indicate that young adults gamble mainly for the sake of excitement and pleasure. It was also found that men are more prone to gambling motives and perception of control than women. Finally, a significant association was observed between the reasons for gambling and the perception of control, suggesting that individuals with more reasons for gambling also tend to have a greater perception of illusory control over the results. This study highlights the importance of furthering knowledge in this area, with future research, especially longitudinal studies, being relevant to understanding cause-and-effect relationships between motives, perception of control, and problem gambling behavior.
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Jogos de apostas Perceção de controlo Jovens adultos Motivos para jogar Comportamento de risco Gambling Perception of control Young adults Reasons for gambling Risk behaviors
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