Commentary on Dowling et al. (2016): Is it time to stop conducting problem gambling prevalence studies?

Francis Markham; Martin Young

doi:10.1111/add.13216

Commentary on Dowling et al. (2016): Is it time to stop conducting problem gambling prevalence studies?

Francis Markham^*, Martin Young

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The dual-frame survey conducted by Dowling and colleagues should cause gambling researchers to re-evaluate the scientific value of routinely conducting problem gambling prevalence studies. A better use of resources would support research designed to reduce the incidence of gambling-related harm rather than perpetuate its ongoing mismeasurement.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	436-437
Number of pages	2
Journal	Addiction
Volume	111
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/add.13216
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2016

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