Bibliography
KEY PUBLICATIONS
- Volberg, RA, Zorn, M, Williams, RJ, Evans, V. (2021). Gambling harm and the prevention paradox in Massachusetts. Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions 8(3): 162-170. Special Issue on Gambling, edited by M. Potenza. DOI:5152/addicta.2021.21114
- Mazar, A., Williams, RJ., Stanek, EJ., Zorn, M., Volberg, RA. (2018). The importance of friends and family to recreational gambling, at-risk gambling, and problem gambling. BMC Public Health 18: 1080. Open Access: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-018-5988-2
- Abbott, MW, Romild, U, Volberg, RA. (2018). The prevalence, incidence, and gender and age-specific incidence of problem gambling: Results of the Swedish Longitudinal Study (Swelogs). Addiction 113 (4): 699-707.
- Williams, RJ & Volberg, RA. (2014). The classification accuracy of four problem gambling assessment instruments in population research. International Gambling Studies 14 (1): 15-28.
- Volberg, RA, Munck, IM, Petry, NM. (2011). A quick and simple screening method for pathological and problem gamblers in addiction programs and practices. American Journal on Addictions 20 (3): 220-227.
- Volberg, RA & Wray, M. (2007). Legal gambling and problem gambling as mechanisms of social domination: Some considerations for future research. American Behavioral Scientist 51 (1): 56-85.
Articles (2010 – present)
- Hodgins, DC, Young, MM, Currie, SR, Abbott, MW, Billi, R, Brunelle, N, Costes, J-M, Dufour, M, Flores-Pajot, M-C, Olason, D, Paradis, C, Romild, U, Salonen, A, Volberg, RA, Nadeau, L. (2022). Lower-risk gambling limits: Linked analyses across eight countries. International Gambling Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/14459795.2022.2143546
- Volberg, RA, Zorn, M, Williams, RJ, Evans, V. (2021). Gambling harm and the prevention paradox in Massachusetts. Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions 8(3): 162-170. Special Issue on Gambling, edited by M. Potenza. DOI:5152/addicta.2021.21114
- Kraus, L, Loy, JK, Bickl, AM, Schawarzkopf, L, Volberg, RA, Rolando, S, Kankainen, VE, Hellman, M, Rossow, IM, Room, R, Norman, T, Cisneros Örnberg, J. (2022). Self-exclusion from gambling: A toothless tiger? Frontiers in Psychiatry 13: 992309. Published 23 September 2022. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.992309
- Evans, V, Zorn, M, Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA. (2021). Proximity to casino gambling venues and risk of problem gambling in Massachusetts. International Journal of Addiction and Mental Health. Published online July 12, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-022-00861-7
- Volberg, RA. (2021). Banking transactions and gambling harms. Invited commentary. Nature Human Behavior 5: 303-304. https://dx.doi.org/1038/s41562-021-01052-5.
- Molander, O, Volberg, RA, Månsson, V, Sundqvist, K, Wennberg, P, Berman, AH. (2021). Development of the Gambling Disorder Identification Test (GDIT): Results from an international Delphi and consensus process. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research 30: e1865. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mpr.1865
- Browne, M, Volberg, RA, Rockloff, M, Salonen, AH. (2020). The prevention paradox applies to some but not all gambling harms: Results from a Finnish population-representative survey. Journal of Behavioral Addictions 9 (2): 371-382. Open Access: https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2020.00018
- Mazar, A, Zorn, M, Becker, N, Volberg, RA. (2020). Gambling formats, involvement and problem gambling: Which types of gambling are more risky? BMC Public Health 20: 711. Open Access: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-08822-2
- Hilbrecht, M, Baxter, D, Abbott, M, Binde, P, Clark, L, Hodgins, D, Manitowabi, D, Quilty, L, Spångberg, J, Volberg, R, Walker, D, & Williams, R. (2020). The Conceptual Framework of Harmful Gambling: A revised framework for understanding gambling harm. Journal of Behavioral Addictions 9 (2): 190-205. OpenAccess: https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2020.00024
- Dowling, NA, Merkouris, SS, Dias, S, Rodda, S, Manning, V, Youssef, GJ, Lubman, D, Volberg, RA. (2019). The diagnostic accuracy of brief screening instruments for problem gambling: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review 74: 101784. Open Access: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S027273581930296X?via%3Dihub
- Venne, D., Mazar, A., Volberg, RA. (2019). Gender and gambling behaviors: A comprehensive analysis of (dis)similarities. International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction 18: 1181-1195. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-019-00116-y
- Freeman, J., Volberg, RA, Zorn, M. (2020). Correlates of at-risk and problem gambling among veterans in Massachusetts. Journal of Gambling Studies 36: 69-83.
- Molander, O., Volberg, RA., Sundqvist, K., Wennberg, P., Månsson, V., Berman, AH. (2019). Development of the Gambling Disorder Identification Test (G-DIT): Protocol for a Delphi method study. JMIR Research Protocols 8 (1): e12006.
- Brand, E, Rodriguez-Monguio, R., Volberg, RA. (2018). Gender differences in mental health and substance use disorders and related healthcare services utilization. The American Journal on Addictions 28 (1): 9-15.
- Mazar, A., Williams, RJ., Stanek, EJ., Zorn, M., Volberg, RA. (2018). The importance of friends and family to recreational gambling, at-risk gambling, and problem gambling. BMC Public Health 18: 1080. Open Access: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-018-5988-2
- Dowling, NA., Merkouris, S., Manning, V., Volberg, RA., Lee, S., Rodda, S., Lubman, DI. (2018). Screening for problem gambling within mental health services: A comparison of the classification accuracy of brief instruments. Addiction 113 (6): 1088-1104.
- Abbott, MW, Romild, U, Volberg, RA. (2018). The prevalence, incidence, and gender and age-specific incidence of problem gambling: Results of the Swedish Longitudinal Study (Swelogs). Addiction 113 (4): 699-707.
- Rodriguez-Monguio, R., Brand, E., Volberg, RA. (2018). The economic burden of pathological gambling and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Journal of Addition Medicine 12 (1): 53-60.
- Manning, V., Dowling, NA., Lee, S., Rodda, S., Garfield, JBB., Volberg, RA., Kulkarni, J., Lubman, DI. (2017). Problem gambling and substance use in patients attending community mental health services. Journal of Behavioral Addictions 6 (4): 678-688.
- Rodriguez-Monguio, R., Errea, M., Volberg, RA. (2017). Comorbid pathological gambling, mental health, and substance use disorders: Health-care services provision by clinical specialty. Journal of Behavioral Addictions 6 (3): 406-415.
- Volberg, RA, McNamara, LM, Carris, KL. (2017). Risk factors for problem gambling in California: Demographics, comorbidities and gambling participation. Journal of Gambling Studies 34 (2): 361-377.
- Binde, P., Romild, U., Volberg, RA. (2017). Forms of gambling, gambling involvement and problem gambling: Evidence from a Swedish population survey. International Gambling Studies 17 (3): 490-507.
- Jonsson, J., Munck, I., Volberg, RA, Carlbring, P. (2017). GamTest: Psychometric evaluation and the role of emotions in an online self-test for gambling behavior. Journal of Gambling Studies 33 (2): 505-523.
- Salonen, AH, Rosenström, T, Edgren, R, Volberg, RA, Alho, H, Castrén, S. (2017). Dimensions of the South Oaks Gambling Screen in Finland: A cross-sectional population study. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology 58 (3): 228-234.
- Svensson, J, Romild, U, Volberg, RA. (2016). A gender perspective on gambling clusters in Sweden using longitudinal data. Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs 33 (1): 43-59.
- Okunna, NC, Rodriguez-Monguio, R., Smelson, DA, Poudel, K., Volberg, RA. (2016). Gambling involvement indicative of underlying behavioral and mental health disorders. The American Journal on Addictions 25 (2): 160-172.
- Okunna, NC, Rodriguez-Monguio, R., Smelson, DA, Volberg, RA. (2016). An evaluation of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and gambling correlations: An opportunity for early public health interventions. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction 14 (4): 618-633.
- Stone, CA, Romild, U, Abbott, MW, Yeung, K, Billi, R, Volberg, RA. (2015). Effects of Different Screening and Scoring Thresholds on PGSI Gambling Risk Segments. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction 13: 82-102.
- Christensen, DR, Jackson, AC, Dowling, NA, Volberg, RA, Thomas, SA. (2015). An Examination of a Proposed DSM-IV Pathological Gambling Hierarchy in a Treatment Seeking Population: Similarities with Substance Dependence and Evidence for Three Classification Systems. Journal of Gambling Studies 31 (3): 787-806.
- Romild, U, Abbott, MW & Volberg, RA. (2014). The Swedish Longitudinal Gambling Study: Design and Methods. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research 23 (3): 372-386.
- Abbott, MW, Romild, U & Volberg, RA. (2014). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Sweden: Changes between 1998 and 2009. Journal of Gambling Studies 30 (4): 985-999.
- Williams, RJ & Volberg, RA. (2014). The Classification Accuracy of Four Problem Gambling Assessment Instruments in Population Research. International Gambling Studies 14 (1): 15-28.
- Petry, NM, Blanco, C, Stinchfield, R & Volberg, RA. (2013). An Empirical Evaluation of Proposed Changes for Gambling Diagnosis in the DSM-5. Addiction 108 (3): 575-581.
- Mathews, M & Volberg, RA. (2013). Impact of Problem Gambling on Financial, Emotional and Social Well-being of Singaporean Families. International Gambling Studies 13 (1): 127-140.
- Volberg, RA & Wray, M. (2012). Beyond Social Control: Prevalence Research and the Uses of Expert Knowledge. Addiction Research & Theory 21 (1): 15-16. (Invited commentary).
- Volberg, RA. (2012). Still Not On the Radar: Adolescent Risk and Gambling, Revisited. Journal of Adolescent Health 50 (6): 539-540.
- Wardle, H, Griffiths, MD, Orford, J, Moody, A & Volberg, RA. (2012). Gambling in Britain: A Time of Change? Health Implications from the British Gambling Prevalence Survey 2010. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction 10 (2): 273-277.
- Wardle, H, Griffiths, MD, Orford, J, Moody, A & Volberg, RA. (2011). Defining the Online Gambler and Patterns of Behaviour Integration: Evidence from the British Gambling Prevalence Survey 2010. International Gambling Studies 11 (3): 339-356.
- Volberg, RA, Munck, IM, Petry, NM. (2011). A Quick and Simple Screening Method for Pathological and Problem Gamblers in Addiction Programs and Practices. American Journal on Addictions 20 (3): 220-227.
- Momper, S, Delva, J, Grogan-Kaylor, A, Sanchez, N, Volberg, RA & Bernhard, BJ. (2010). The Association of At-Risk, Problem and Pathological Gambling with Substance Use, Depression, and Arrest History. Journal of Gambling Issues 24: 7-32.
- Volberg, RA, Gupta, R, Griffiths, MD, Ólasson, DT & Delfabbro, P. (2010). An International Perspective on Youth Gambling Prevalence Studies. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health 22 (1): 3-38.
Research Reports (2010 – present)
- Salame, L, Williams, RJ, Zorn, M, Peake, T, Evans, V, Volberg, RA. (2023). Patron and License Plate Survey Report: Encore Boston Harbor 2022. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Volberg, (2022). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Washington State: 2021 Washington State Adult Problem Gambling Prevalence Study Results. Report to the Washington State Health Care Authority. Available at https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/behavioral-health-and-recovery/problem-gambling-task-force-pgtf
- Volberg, RA, Evans, V, Zorn, M, Williams RJ (2022). Legalized sports betting in the United States and potential impacts in Massachusetts. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA. (2022). Review of U.K. gambling harms questions. London: UK Gambling Commission.
- Volberg, RA, Zorn, M, Williams, RJ, Evans, V. (2021). Gambling harms and the Prevention Paradox in Massachusetts. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA, Zorn, M, Stanek, EJ, Evans, V. (2021). MAGIC: A six-year longitudinal study of gambling and problem gambling in Massachusetts. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Braid, K, Glynn, J, Volberg, RA. (2020). British Columbia Online Problem Gambling Prevalence Study. Vancouver: Ipsos & Strategic Science. Available at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/gambling/gambling-in-bc/reports/bc_online_problem_gambling_prevalence_report_2020.pdf
- Volberg, RA, Evans, V, Zorn, M, Stanek, EJ, Williams, RJ. (2020). Impact of MGM Springfield on Gambling Attitudes, Participation, and Problem Gambling. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Williams, RJ, Zorn, M, Stanek, EJ, Evans, V, Volberg, RA. (2020). MA Gambling Impact Cohort (MAGIC): Transitions across four waves. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Salame, L, Williams, RJ, Zorn, M, Peake, T, Stanek, EJ, Mazar, A, Volberg, RA. (2020). Patron and License Plate Survey report: MGM Springfield, 2019. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Evans, V, Zorn, M, Volberg, RA. (2020). Treatment desire among people experiencing gambling problems in Massachusetts. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Volberg, RA, Evans, V, Zorn, M, Williams, RJ. (2020). Gambling harms in Massachusetts: Evidence from the BGPS and BOPS. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- SEIGMA Research Team. (2019). Social and Economic Impacts of Plainridge Park Casino: 2018. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Mazar, A, Volberg, RA, Williams, RJ, Stanek, EJ, Zorn, M. (2019). The Massachusetts Gambling Impact Cohort: Analyses across three waves. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Williams, RJ & Volberg, (2018). The Impact of Legalized Online Gambling in Ontario. Report prepared for Gambling Research Exchange Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
- Abbott, M, Binde, P, Clark, L, Hodgins, D, Johnson, M, Manitowabi, D, Quilty, L, Spangberg, J, Volberg, R, Walker, D, Williams, R. (2018). Conceptual Framework of Harmful Gambling: An International Collaboration, Third Edition. Guelph: Gambling Research Exchange Ontario (GREO).
- SEIGMA Research Team. (2018). Social and Economic Impacts of Expanded Gambling in Massachusetts: 2018. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Volberg, RA, Williams, RJ, Stanek, EJ, Zorn, M, Mazar, A. (2017). Analysis of MAGIC Wave 2: Incidence and Transitions. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Salame, L, Williams, RJ, Zorn, M, Peake, T, Volberg, RA, & Stanek, EJ. (2017). Patron and License Plate Survey Report: Plainridge Park Casino 2016. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Nower, L., Volberg, RA, Caler, KR. (2017). The Prevalence of Online and Land-Based Gambling in New Jersey. New Brunswick, NJ: Center for Gambling Studies, Rutgers School of Social Work. Available at https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/2022-05/final_prevalence_report_released_5.17.pdf
- Lubman, D, Manning, V, Dowling, N, Rodda, S, Lee, S, Garde, E, Merkouris, S, Volberg, RA. (2017). Problem Gambling in People Seeking Treatment for Mental Illness. Melbourne: Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation.
- Williams, RJ, Zorn, M, Volberg, RA, Stanek, EJ, Freeman, J, Maziya, N, Naveed, M, Zhang, Y, Pekow, PS. (2017). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Massachusetts: In-Depth Analysis of Predictors. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Williams, RJ, Pekow, PS, Volberg, RA, Stanek, EJ, Zorn, M, & Houpt, KA. (2017). Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts: Results of a Baseline Online Panel Survey (BOPS). Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA, Stevens, RMG, Williams, LA, Arthur, JN. (2017). The Definition, Dimensionalization, and Assessment of Gambling Participation. Report prepared for the Canadian Consortium for Gambling Research.
- Houpt, KA, Volberg, RA, Williams, RJ, Stanek, EJ, Zorn, M. (2015). White Paper: Key Findings from SEIGMA Research Activities and Potential Implications for Strategic Planners of Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Services in Massachusetts. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Volberg, RA, Williams, RJ, Stanek, EJ, Houpt, KA, Zorn, M, Rodriguez-Monguio, R. (2015; updated 2017). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Massachusetts: Results of a Baseline Population Survey. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Lefler, LJ., Altman, H., Morse, P., Turtle Hagberg, A., Bradley, V., Volberg, RA. (2014). Problem Gambling Needs Assessment for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: Phase 1 Report. The Center for Native Health, Dillsboro, NC.
- Williams, RJ & Volberg, RA. (2013). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Ontario. Report prepared for Gambling Research Exchange Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
- Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA & Stevens, RMG. (2012). The Population Prevalence of Problem Gambling: Methodological Influences, Standardized Rates, Jurisdictional Differences, and Worldwide Trends. Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
- Williams, RJ & Volberg, RA. (2012). The Population Prevalence of Problem Gambling: Utility and Best Practices. Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
- Volberg, RA & Wiliams RJ. (2011). Developing a Short Form of the PGSI. Report to the (UK) Gambling Commission.
- Volberg, RA. (2011). Comments on Problem Gambling Research in Kansas. Report to the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services.
- Volberg, RA & Wiliams RJ. (2011). Developing a Brief Problem Gambling Screen Using Clinically Validated Samples of At-Risk, Problem and Pathological Gamblers. Report to the Alberta Gaming Research Institute.
- Shinogle, J, Volberg, RA, Park, D, Norris, DF, Haynes, D & Stokan, E. (2011). Gambling prevalence in Maryland: A baseline analysis. Report to the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. Baltimore, MD: Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research.
- Wardle, H, Moody, A, Spence, S, Orford, J, Volberg, RA, Jotangia, D, Griffiths, M, Hussey, D & Dobbie, F. (2011). British Gambling Prevalence Survey, 2010. Report to the (UK) Gambling Commission. London: National Centre for Social Research.
- Volberg, RA. (2010). Comparing Longitudinal Gambling Studies: Methods and Findings. Report to the Victoria Office of Gaming and Racing.
- Williams, RJ & Volberg, RA. (2010). Best Practices in the Population Assessment of Problem Gambling. Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
- Tse, S & Volberg, RA. (2010). Responsible Gambling Assessment of Marina Bay Sands: A Report to MCYS and NCPG. Report to the Singapore Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.
- Blaszczynski, A, Tse, S, & Volberg, RA. (2010). Responsible Gambling Assessment of Resorts World Sentosa: A Report to MCYS and NCPG. Report to the Singapore Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.
Books & Book Chapters (2000 – present)
- Volberg, RA & Williams, RJ. (2014). Epidemiology: An International Phenomenon. In The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Disordered Gambling, Richard, DCS, Blaszczynski, A & Nower, L (eds). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. (Pp. 26-48).
- Volberg, RA, Gupta, R, Griffiths, MD, Ólasson, DT & Delfabbro, P. (2012). An International Perspective on Youth Gambling Prevalence Studies. In Youth Gambling: The Hidden Addiction, Derevensky, JL, Shek, DTL & Merrick, J (eds). Berlin: Walter de Gruyter. (Pp. 21-56).
- Volberg, RA. (2006). Population Surveys. In Research and Measurement Issues in Gambling Studies, Williams, R, Smith, GJ & Hodgins, D (eds). Toronto: Elsevier. (Pp. 33-54).
- Volberg, RA. (2003). Paying the Piper: Gambling and Problem Gambling in America. In Gambling: Who Wins? Who Loses?, Reith, G (ed). Amherst, NY: Prometheus. (Pp. 221-238).
- Volberg, RA. (2003). Why Pay Attention to Adolescent Gambling? In Reducing Adolescent Risk: Toward an Integrated Approach, Romer, D (ed). New York: Sage. (Pp. 256-261).
- Volberg, RA & Banks, SM. (2002). A New Approach to Understanding Gambling and Problem Gambling in the General Population. In The Downside: Problem and Pathological Gambling, Marotta, JJ, Cornelius, JA & Eadington, WR (eds). Reno: Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming, University of Nevada. (Pp. 309-323).
- Volberg, RA. (2001). When the Chips Are Down: Problem Gambling in America. New York: The Century Foundation.