Articles
Impact of Survey Description, Administration Format, and Exclusionary Criteria on Population Prevalence Rates of Problem Gambling.
Authors
Year
Title
Publication
Toce-Gerstein, M, Gerstein, DR & Volberg, RA.
2009
The NODS-CLiP: A Rapid Screen for Adult Pathological and Problem Gambling.
Journal of Gambling Studies 25 (4): 541-555.
Williams RJ & Volberg, RA.
2009
International Gambling Studies 9 (2): 101-117.
Xian, H, Shah, KR, Potenza, MN, Volberg, RA, Chantarujikapong, S, True, WR, Lyons, MJ, Tsuang, MT & Eisen, SA.
2008
A Latent Class Analysis of DSM-III-R Pathological Gambling Criteria in Middle-Aged Men: Assocation with Psychiatric Disorders.
Journal of Addiction Medicine 2 (2): 85-95.
Xian, H, Shah, KR, Phillips, S M, Scherrer, JF, Volberg, RA, & Eisen, SA.
2008
Association of Cognitive Distortions with Problem and Pathological Gambling in Adult Male Twins.
Psychiatry Research, 160, 300-307.
Scherrer, JF, Xian, H., Krygiel Kapp, JM, Waterman, B, Shah, KR, Volberg RA & Eisen, SA.
2007
Association Between Exposure to Childhood and Lifetime Traumatic Events and Lifetime Pathological Gambling.
Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease 195, 72-78.
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.
Sartor, CE, Scherrer, JF, Shah, KR, Xian, H, Volberg, RA & Eisen, SA.
2007
Course of Pathological Gambling Symptoms and Reliability of the Lifetime Gambling History Measure.
Psychiatry Research 152 (1): 55-61.
Scherrer, JF, Slutske, WS, Xian, H, Waterman, B, Shah, KR, Volberg, RA & Eisen, SA.
2007
Factors Predicting Pathological Gambling at 10-Year Follow-up in a National Sample of Middle-aged Men.
Addiction 102, 970-978.
Xian, H, Scherrer, JF, Slutske, W, Shah, KR, Volberg, RA & Eisen, SA.
2007
Genetic and Environmental Contributions to Pathological Gambling Symptoms in a 10-Year Follow-Up.
Twin Research and Human Genetics 10 (1): 174-179.
Abbott, MW & Volberg, RA.
2006
The Measurement of Adult Problem and Pathological Gambling.
International Gambling Studies 6 (2): 175-200.
Scherrer, JF, Xian, H, Shah, KR, Volberg, RA, Slutske, W & Eisen, SA.
2005
Effect of genes, environment and comorbidity on health-related quality of life among problem and pathological gamblers.
Archives of General Psychiatry 62: 677-683.
Abbott, MW, Williams, M & Volberg, RA.
2004
A prospective study of problem and regular non-problem gamblers living in the community.
Substance Use and Misuse 39 (6): 855-884.
Abbott, MW, Volberg, RA & Rönnberg, S.
2004
Comparing the New Zealand and Swedish national surveys of gambling and problem gambling.
Journal of Gambling Studies 20: 237-258.
Gerstein, DR, Volberg, RA, Harwood, HJ & Christiansen, EM.
2004
Assessing the costs of ‘addicted’ gamblers.
Managerial and Decision Economics 25: 201-203.
Volberg, RA.
2004
Fifteen years of prevalence research: What do we know? Where do we go?
Journal of Gambling Issues 10: Feature Article. Available at http://www/camh.net/egambling.
Toce-Gerstein, M, Gerstein, DR & Volberg, RA.
2003
A hierarchy of gambling disorders in the community.
Addiction 98: 1661-1672.
Toce-Gerstein, M., Gerstein, DR & Volberg, RA.
2003
Where to draw the line? Response to comments on ‘A hierarchy of gambling disorders in the community.’
Addiction 98: 1678-1679.
Volberg, RA.
2003
Has there been a ‘feminization’ of gambling and problem gambling in America?
Journal of Gambling Issues 8: Feature Article. Available at http://www/camh.net/egambling.
Volberg, RA & Vales, PA.
2002
Estimados de prevalencia sobre el juego patológico en Puerto Rico [Prevalence estimates of pathological gambling in Puerto Rico].
Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología 13: 71-98.
Laudet, AB & Volberg, RA.
2002
Future directions for research into the psychological determinants of problem gambling patterns.
International Gambling Studies 2: 85-100.
Volberg, RA.
2002
The epidemiology of pathological gambling.
Psychiatric Annals 32 (3): 171-178.
Volberg, RA, Abbott, MW, Rönnberg, S & Munck, IM.
2001
Prevalence and risks of pathological gambling in Sweden.
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 104 (4): 250-256.
Volberg, RA, Gerstein, DR, Christiansen, EM & Baldridge, J.
2001
Assessing self-reported expenditures on gambling.
Managerial and Decision Economics 22 (1-3): 77-96.
Volberg, RA.
2000
The future of gambling in the United Kingdom.
British Medical Journal 320: 1556.
Abbott MW & Volberg RA.
1999
A reply to Gambino’s ‘An epidemiologic note on verification bias: Implications for estimation of rates.
Journal of Gambling Studies 15(3): 233-242.
Volberg, RA.
1999
Research methods in the epidemiology of pathological gambling: Development of the field and directions for the future.
Anuario de Psicología 30 (4): 33-46.
Volberg RA, Toce MT & Gerstein DR.
1999
From back room to living room: Public attitudes toward gambling.
Public Perspective 10 (5): 8-13.
Polzin PE, Baldridge J, Doyle D, Sylvester JT, Volberg RA & Moore WL.
1998
From convenience stores to casinos: Gambling – Montana style.
Montana Business Quarterly 36(4): 2-14.
Volberg RA, Moore WL, Christiansen EM, Cummings WE & Banks SM.
1998
Unaffordable losses: Estimating the proportion of gambling revenues derived from problem gamblers.
Gaming Law Review 2(4): 349-360.
Volberg RA.
1998
Il gioco d’azzardo negli Stati Uniti: Studi sulla prevalenza del fenomeno [Gambling problems in the United States: Studies on prevalence].
Medicina delle Tossicodipendenze [Italian Journal of the Addictions] 1(18): 23-27.
Volberg RA, Reitzes DC & Boles J.
1997
Exploring the links between gambling, problem gambling and self-esteem.
Deviant Behavior 18: 321-342.
Volberg RA & Abbott MW.
1997
Gambling and problem gambling among indigenous peoples.
Substance Use and Misuse 32: 1525-1538.
Volberg RA.
1996
Prevalence studies of problem gambling in the United States.
Journal of Gambling Studies 12 (2): 111-128.
Abbott MW & Volberg RA.
1996
The New Zealand national survey of problem and pathological gambling.
Journal of Gambling Studies 12 (2): 143-160.
Volberg RA, Dickerson MG, Ladouceur R & Abbot MW.
1996
Prevalence studies and the development of services for problem gamblers and their families.
Journal of Gambling Studies 12 (2): 215-231.
Smith GJ, Volberg RA & Wynne HJ.
1994
Leisure behavior on the edge: Differences between controlled and uncontrolled gambling practices.
Society & Leisure 17 (1): 233-248.
Volberg RA & Abbott MW.
1994
Lifetime prevalence estimates of pathological gambling in New Zealand.
International Journal of Epidemiology 23 (5): 976-983.
Volberg RA.
1994
The prevalence and demographics of pathological gamblers: Implications for public health.
American Journal of Public Health 84 (2): 237-241.
Volberg RA & Steadman HJ.
1992
Accurately depicting pathological gamblers: Policy and treatment implications.
Journal of Gambling Studies 8(4): 401-412.
Volberg RA & Banks SM.
1990
A review of two measures of pathological gambling in the United States.
Journal of Gambling Studies 6(2): 153-163.
Volberg RA & Steadman HJ.
1989
Prevalence estimates of pathological gambling in New Jersey and Maryland.
American Journal of Psychiatry 146 (12): 1618-1619.
Volberg RA & Steadman HJ.
1988
Refining prevalence estimates of pathological gambling.
American Journal of Psychiatry 145 (1): 502-505.
Books & Book Chapters
Authors
Year
Title
Publication
Volberg, RA.
2006
Population Surveys.
In Research and Measurement Issues in Gambling Studies, Williams, R, Smith, GJ and 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.
Volberg, RA.
1994
Assessing problem and pathological gambling: A methodological review.
In Gambling in Canada: The Bottom Line, CS Campbell (ed). Vancouver: Simon Fraser University Press. (Pp. 137‑146).
Volberg, RA & Steadman, HJ.
1989
Policy implications of prevalence estimates of pathological gambling.
In Compulsive Gambling: Theory, Research and Practice, HJ Shaffer, SA Stein, B Gambino & TN Cummings (eds). Boston: Lexington Books. (Pp. 163‑174).
Research Reports (1999 – 2009)
Authors
Year
Title
Agency
Young, MM & Volberg, RA.
2009
Using the NODS-CLiP to Screen for Gambling Problems in Ontario Primary Health Care Settings.
Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
Volberg, RA, & Young, MM.
2008
Using SOGS vs. CPGI in Problem Gambling Screening and Assessment.
Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
Volberg, RA, Munck, IM & Petry, NM.
2008
A Brief Clinical Screen for Problem Gambling: Report on the Performance of the NODS-CLiP and the NODS Among Treatment-Seeking Problem Gamblers.
Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
Volberg, RA, Hedberg, EC & Moore, TL.
2008
Oregon Youth and Their Parents: Gambling and Problem Gambling Prevalence and Attitudes.
Report to the Oregon Department of Human Services.
Ipsos Reid Public Affairs & Gemini Research.
2008
British Columbia Problem Gambling Prevalence Study.
Report to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Wiebe, J & Volberg, RA.
2007
Problem Gambling Prevalence Research: A Critical Overview.
Report to the Canadian Gaming Association.
May-Chahal, C, Volberg, RA, Forrest, D, Bunkle, P, Paylor, I, Collins, P & Wilson, A.
2007
Scoping Study for a UK Gambling Act, 2005 Impact Assessment Framework.
Report to the UK Department of Culture, Media & Sport.
Bellringer, M, Abbott, MW, Volberg, RA, Garrett, N & Coombes, R.
2007
Problem Gambling Assessment and Screening Instruments: Phase One Report.
Report to the New Zealand Ministry of Health.
Bellringer, M, Abbott, MW, Volberg, RA, Garrett, N & Coombes, R.
2007
Problem Gambling Assessment and Screening Instruments: Phase Two Report.
Report to the New Zealand Ministry of Health.
Volberg, RA, Nysse-Carris, K & Gerstein, DR.
2006
2006 California Problem Gambling Prevalence Survey: Final Report and Appendices.
Sacramento, CA: California Office of Problem and Pathological Gambling.
Volberg, RA & Bernhard, BJ.
2006
The 2006 Survey of Gambling and Problem Gambling in New Mexico.
Report to the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico.
Volberg, RA, Shaw-Taylor, Y & Hendrickson, J.
2006
An Examination of Risk Factors for Problem Gambling: Literature Review, Analyses and Recommendations for the United Kingdom.
Report to the UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
Volberg, RA.
2005
Minimizing Gambling Problems in Arizona.
Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Department of Gaming.
Volberg, RA, Rugle, L, Rosenthal, R & Fong, T.
2005
Situational Assessment of Problem Gambling Services in California.
Sacramento, CA: Office of Problem Gambling, California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.
Abbott, MW, Volberg, RA, Bellringer, M & Reith, G.
2004
A Review of Research on Aspects of Problem Gambling.
London: Responsibility in Gambling Trust.
Volberg, RA & McNeilly, D.
2004
Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Seniors in Florida.
Maitland, FL: Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling.
Volberg, RA.
2003
Gambling and Problem Gambling in Arizona.
Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Lottery.
Ipsos Reid & Gemini Research.
2003
Gambling and Problem Gambling in British Columbia: Results from Three Surveys, 1993 to 2003.
Victoria, BC: British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Volberg, RA.
2002
Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Adolescents in Nevada.
Carson City, NV: Nevada Department of Human Resources.
Volberg, RA.
2002
Measures to Track Gambling Rates, Behaviors and Related Factors.
Washington, DC: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Volberg, RA.
2002
Gambling and Problem Gambling in Nevada.
Carson City, NV: Nevada Department of Human Resources.
Volberg, RA.
2001
Changes in Gambling and Problem Gambling in Oregon: Results from a Replication Study, 1997 to 2000.
Salem, OR: Oregon Gambling Addiction Treatment Foundation.
Volberg, RA.
2001
Gambling and Problem Gambling in North Dakota: A Replication Study, 1992 to 2000.
Bismarck, ND: Office of the Governor.
Volberg, RA.
2000
Quick Draw Players in New York State: A Comparison of Data from 1996 and 1999.
Albany, NY: New York State Office of Mental Health.
Volberg, RA & Moore, WL.
1999
Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Adolescents in Washington State: A Six-Year Replication Study, 1993 to 1999.
Olympia, WA: Washington State Lottery.
Gerstein, DR, Volberg, RA, Murphy, S., Toce, M et al.
1999
Gambling Impact and Behavior Study: Report to the National Gambling Impact Study Commission.
Chicago, IL: National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago.
Volberg, RA & Moore, WL.
1999
Gambling and Problem Gambling in Washington State: A Six-Year Replication Study, 1992 to 1998.
Olympia, WA: Washington State Lottery.
Volberg, RA & Moore, WL.
1999
Appendix D: Gambling and Problem Gambling in Louisiana: A Replication Study, 1995 to 1998. In Gambling in Louisiana: A Benefit/Cost Analysis, Ryan, TP & Speyrer, JF (eds).
Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana Gaming Control Board.