Bibliography

KEY PUBLICATIONS

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Williams, RJ & Volberg, RA. (2014). The classification accuracy of four problem gambling assessment instruments in population research. International Gambling Studies 14 (1): 15-28.
  5. 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.
  6. 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)

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. Williams, RJ & Volberg, RA. (2014). The Classification Accuracy of Four Problem Gambling Assessment Instruments in Population Research. International Gambling Studies 14 (1): 15-28.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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).
  36. Volberg, RA. (2012). Still Not On the Radar: Adolescent Risk and Gambling, Revisited. Journal of Adolescent Health 50 (6): 539-540.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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)

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Williams, RJ, Volberg, RA. (2022). Review of U.K. gambling harms questions. London: UK Gambling Commission.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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).
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. Williams, RJ & Volberg, RA. (2012). The Population Prevalence of Problem Gambling: Utility and Best Practices. Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
  31. Volberg, RA & Wiliams RJ. (2011). Developing a Short Form of the PGSI. Report to the (UK) Gambling Commission.
  32. Volberg, RA. (2011). Comments on Problem Gambling Research in Kansas. Report to the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. Volberg, RA. (2010). Comparing Longitudinal Gambling Studies: Methods and Findings. Report to the Victoria Office of Gaming and Racing.
  37. Williams, RJ & Volberg, RA. (2010). Best Practices in the Population Assessment of Problem Gambling. Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
  38. 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.
  39. 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)

  1. 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).
  2. 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).
  3. 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). 
  4. 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).
  5. 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).
  6. 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).
  7. Volberg, RA. (2001). When the Chips Are Down: Problem Gambling in America. New York: The Century Foundation.