ABSTRACT

Studies involving illegal gambling in sports are important, though most lack a theoretical framework. The current study examines illegal gambling in sports using a mediational model of General Strain Theory. This features a survey of three-hundred and ninety-two (n = 392) gamblers in Rasht, Iran. Results indicate that participants who experience subjective financial strain also experience negative emotions, which leads to a greater likelihood of illegal gambling. The concepts of financial strain (low SES) and control deficit emerged as significant in the development of gambling behaviors. The results suggests that gambling on sports behavior is learned in a similarly to pro-social behaviors, and that desistance requires an consideration of the learning process.

摘要

尽管大多数体育运动缺乏理论框架，但涉及体育运动中非法赌博的研究却很重要。当前的研究使用通用应变理论的中介模型研究了体育运动中的非法赌博。这项调查对伊朗拉什特的332名赌徒（共392名）进行了调查。结果表明，遭受主观财务压力的参与者也会经历负面情绪，这导致了更多非法赌博的可能性。财务压力（低SES）和控制赤字的概念在赌博行为的发展中显得尤为重要。结果表明，赌博运动行为的学习方式与亲社会行为类似，而戒断需要考虑学习过程。