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Controllable superstition and its relationship with enduring and behavioural involvement in gambling | |
Lawrence Hoc Nang Fong![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
2018 | |
Source Publication | INTERNATIONAL GAMBLING STUDIES
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ISSN | 1445-9795 |
Volume | 18Issue:1Pages:92-110 |
Abstract | Superstition is a salient belief given the desire of individuals to control outcomes in daily life, particularly in the context of gambling. This study contributes to the literature by distinguishing controllable superstition from uncontrollable superstition. Furthermore, their relationships with enduring involvement and, subsequently, behavioural involvement, including gambling frequency and variety, are examined. Using partial least squares structural equation modelling, the analysis of data collected from 496 casino gamblers indicates that uncontrollable superstition has two sub-dimensions, which include impersonal outcome and personal state. Controllable superstition positively predicts gambling frequency and variety via enduring involvement, whereas uncontrollable superstition has no effect on enduring involvement. The findings indicate that superstition should not be treated as a unidimensional construct, as controllable and uncontrollable superstitions have different effects on consequential variables. Practical implications are provided for gambling regulators and casino operators. |
Keyword | Casino Gambling Industry Erroneous Beliefs Luck Macau Control |
DOI | 10.1080/14459795.2017.1378363 |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | SSCI |
Language | 英語English |
WOS Research Area | Substance Abuse |
WOS Subject | Substance Abuse |
WOS ID | WOS:000423752500006 |
Publisher | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
The Source to Article | WOS |
Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-85029908213 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | Faculty of Business Administration DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED RESORT AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT |
Corresponding Author | Lawrence Hoc Nang Fong |
Affiliation | Faculty of Business Administration, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, China |
First Author Affilication | Faculty of Business Administration |
Corresponding Author Affilication | Faculty of Business Administration |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Lawrence Hoc Nang Fong,Desmond Lam,Davis Ka Chio Fong. Controllable superstition and its relationship with enduring and behavioural involvement in gambling[J]. INTERNATIONAL GAMBLING STUDIES, 2018, 18(1), 92-110. |
APA | Lawrence Hoc Nang Fong., Desmond Lam., & Davis Ka Chio Fong (2018). Controllable superstition and its relationship with enduring and behavioural involvement in gambling. INTERNATIONAL GAMBLING STUDIES, 18(1), 92-110. |
MLA | Lawrence Hoc Nang Fong,et al."Controllable superstition and its relationship with enduring and behavioural involvement in gambling".INTERNATIONAL GAMBLING STUDIES 18.1(2018):92-110. |
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