Shek Daniel T L, Lee Jik J
Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, PRC.
Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2010 Jan-Mar;22(1):139-51.
Although research findings show that adolescent gambling behavior is a growing problem, there are not many theory-driven prevention programs in the Chinese context. In this paper, two approaches of developing Chinese adolescent prevention program are described. In the first approach, it is argued that related programs should be developed with reference to the risk factors of problem gambling based on problem gambling assessment tools and frameworks. The modified Chinese G-MAP is used as an example to illustrate this approach. In the second approach, it is argued that programs incorporating positive youth development constructs would help adolescents develop positive qualities which would prevent them from developing problem gambling. The Project P.A.T.H.S. is given as an example. The issues related to the application of positive youth development constructs to adolescent problem gambling prevention are discussed.
尽管研究结果表明青少年赌博行为是一个日益严重的问题,但在中国背景下,基于理论驱动的预防项目并不多。本文描述了两种开发中国青少年预防项目的方法。在第一种方法中,有人认为应参照基于问题赌博评估工具和框架的问题赌博风险因素来开发相关项目。以修改后的中国版赌博问题评估量表(G-MAP)为例来说明这种方法。在第二种方法中,有人认为纳入积极青少年发展理念的项目将有助于青少年培养积极品质,从而防止他们出现问题赌博行为。以“成长的天空”计划为例进行说明。文中还讨论了将积极青少年发展理念应用于青少年问题赌博预防的相关问题。