Zimmerman M A, Meeland T, Krug S E
J Pers Assess. 1985 Feb;49(1):76-81. doi: 10.1207/s15327752jpa4901_14.
The serious effects of pathological gambling on both gamblers and their families warrants research on the disorder. This study aimed at identifying components of pathological gambling with the goal of developing methods for early detection and preventive strategies. A factor analysis of behaviors hypothesized to relate to pathological gambling resulted in a multidimensional model of the disorder. Eight factors were identified, including distinct neurotic, psychopathic, and impulsive components, and used in a comparative analysis of 83 admitted compulsive gamblers and 61 nongamblers. Five of the factors differentiated the two groups even when sex, age, and education were controlled. Implications of these findings are discussed.
病态赌博对赌徒及其家庭造成的严重影响值得对该病症展开研究。本研究旨在确定病态赌博的构成要素，以期开发早期检测方法和预防策略。对假定与病态赌博相关的行为进行因素分析，得出了该病症的多维模型。识别出八个因素，包括不同的神经质、精神病态和冲动成分，并将其用于对83名入院的强迫性赌徒和61名非赌徒进行比较分析。即使在控制了性别、年龄和教育程度的情况下，其中五个因素仍能区分这两组人群。本文讨论了这些研究结果的意义。
