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Impulsivity Impulsivity, Sensation Seeking, and Gambling Behaviour Mark Langewisch M.A. Thesis Langewisch, M. W. J., & Frisch, G. R. (1998). Gambling behaviour and pathology in relation to impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risky behaviour in male college students. Journal of Gambling Studies, 14, 245-262. Sensation seeking and impulsivity are two constructs of personality that are generally believed to be associated with risky behaviours, including gambling. Despite the fact that pathological gambling is classified as an Impulse Control Disorder in the DSM-IV, relatively little empirical research has investigated the relationship between gambling and impulsivity. The purpose of this study was to investigate these relationships. One hundred and forty-four male undergraduate university students completed several inventories measuring sensation seeking, impulsivity, gambling and risky behaviours. Pathological gamblers did not demonstrate a tendency to be impulsive or sensation seekers. The results suggest that the classification of gambling as an impulse control disorder needs to be reevaluated. Introduction |Problem Gambling |Research |Members |Links |University of Windsor © 2000, Problem Gambling Research Group This site was developed by Richard J. Govoni. Please send any questions or comments about this site to Richard J. Govoni