This review article discusses the prevalence and
causes of the problem and pathological gambling in North Cyprus. In Northern
Cyprus, pathological gambling is spreading very rapidly. The prevalence of
gambling cannot be explained by the widespread use of casinos. In some
countries, gambling prevalence may stop if adaptation to gambling occurs. There
are many factors affecting the prevalence of gambling. Each country has its own
sociocultural conditions. In some countries, in some countries, the presence of
a minority affects the prevalence of pathological gambling. Particularly high
prevalence of pathological gambling can be explained by sociocultural reasons.
The regions with extremely high pathological gambling addiction have similar
characteristics. As adaptation to gambling has not taken place in these
countries, the prevalence of pathological gambling continues to increase. There
fore, understanding the causes of pathological gambling in these countries will
have a significant benefit in the preparation of prevention programs.
Prevention programs are needed in Northern Cyprus due to the rapid growth of
pathological gambling. It is necessary to take into account the sociocultural
reasons and the culturalization characteristics in the prevention programs to
be prepared.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Psychology |
Journal Section | Review |
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Publication Date | August 10, 2019 |
Acceptance Date | August 5, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 1 Issue: 2 |