• Conference Presentations

• Invited Addresses

Conference Presentations:

2008

Derevensky, J.(2008). Youth gambling: What the industry needs to know. Paper to be presented at the Nova Scotia Responsible Gambling Conference, Halifax, October.

Derevensky, J.(2008). Everyone's a winner! Youth perceptions of gambling advertisements. Paper presented at the 7th European Association for the Study of Gambling conference, Nova Gorica, Slovenia, July.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2008). The effects of gambling advertisements on adolescent behaviors. Paper presented at the National Council on Problem Gambling annual conference, Long Beach, CA, June.

Derevensky, J.(2008). Prevention of gambling problems: Is this really necessary? Paper presented at the National Council on Problem Gambling annual conference, Long Beach, CA, June.

Gupta, R., Derevensky, J., Nower, L., & Blaszczynski, A. (2008) Problem gambling in adolescents: A preliminary examination of the Pathways Model. Paper presented at the National Council on Problem Gambling annual conference, Long Beach, CA, June.

Monaghan, S., Derevensky, J., & Sklar, A. (2008). Why go to school when I can win the lottery? The impact of gambling advertisements on youth. Paper presented at the International Gambling Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, February.

2007       Top

Derevensky, J., Sklar, A., & Taylor, A. (2007). Pathological gambling: Impulse control disorder or addiction? Paper presented at the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine's 19th annual scientific conference, Ottawa, October.

Sklar, A., Derevensky, J., & Taylor, A. (2007). High risk youth and marketing of gambling: Lessons learned from the regulation of advertsing for alcohol and tobacco. Paper presented at the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine's 19th annual scientific conference, Ottawa, October.

Derevensky, J. (2007). Youth prevention strategies. Paper presented at the Nova Scotia Responsible Gambling Conference, Halifax, October.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2007). Preventing youth gambling problems: An examination of some new initiatives. Paper presented at the National Council on Problem Gambling annual conference, Kansas City, June.

Ellenbogen, S., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2007). Youth gambling problems: Should we be concerned? Paper presented at the International meeting: Social Work 2007 conference, Parma, Italy, March.

Gillespie, M., Derevensky, J. & Gupta, R. (2007). The utility of outcome expectancies in the prediction of adolescent high-risk behaviors: Findings from drug, alcohol and gambling research. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association annual conference, Ottawa, June.

McBride, J., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2007). Youth gambling and the Internet: A preliminary examination.. Poster presented at the National Council on Problem Gambling annual conference, Kansas City, June.

Ste-Marie, C., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2007). Anxiety and adolescent gambling behavior. Poster presented at the Third National Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada/Association Canadienne des Troubles Anxieux Conference, Montreal, April.

2006       Top

Dane, A., McPheee, J., & Derevensky, J. (2006). Parenting style and youth gambling: The moderating effect of temperament. Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Lake Tahoe, May.

Dagher, A., Aulakh, H., Gupta, R., Sescousse, G., Aw, A.., & Derevensky, J. (2006). Brain activity during gambling: A functional MRL study comparing pathological gamblers to normal controls. Poster presented at the Human Brain Mapping 2006 annual conference, Florence, Italy, June.

Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., Martin, I., & Ellenbogen, S. (2006). Cultural differences in gambling behaviors among adolescents. Paper presented at the 13th international Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Lake Tahoe, May.

Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Messerlian, C. (2006). Can a social marketing approach to youth gambling work? Paper presented at the 13th annual International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Lake Tahoe, May.

Gillespie, M., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2006). Adolescent problem gambling: Evaluating the role of outcome expectancies. Poster presented at the National Council on Problem Gambling annual conference. St. Paul, Minnesota, June.

Gupta, R. (2006) Youth Gambling. A synopsis. Nova Scotia’s responsible Gambling Conference. Halifax, October.

Gupta, R., Derevensky, J., Pratt, L., & Nower, L. (2006). Gambling binges amongst youth: A qualitative study. Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Lake Tahoe, May.

Jacobs, D., Derevensky, J., Paskus, T., Petr, T., & Gupta, R. (2006). Prevalence rates of problem and pathological gambling amongst college athletes: A national study. Paper to be presented at the National Council on Problem Gambling annual conference. St. Paul, Minnesota, June.

Mansour, S., Derevensky, J. & Gupta, R. (2006). A qualitative examination of adolescent perceptions on the effects of advertising on youth gambling behavior. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association annual conference, Calgary, June.

McBride, J., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2006). Internet gambling among youth: A preliminary examination. Paper presented at the Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario) annual conference, Toronto, Ontario, April.

Messerlian, C., Derevensky, J., Gupta, R. (2006). A social marketing approach to youth gambling: An adolescent perspective. Paper presented at the Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario) annual conference, Toronto, Ontario, April.

2005       Top

Dagher, A., Aulakh, H., Gupta, R., Sescousse, G., Aw, A., Farago, P., & Derevensky, J. (2005). Brain activity during gambling: A functional MRI study comparing pathological gamblers to normal controls. Preliminary results. Poster presented at the Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling and Related Disorders annual conference, Las Vegas, December.

Derevensky, J. (2005). Working with adolescent problem gamblers: From research to treatment. Invited address presented at the SNSUS (Scandinavian Countries) Gambling conference, Malmo, Sweden, June.

Derevensky, J. (2005). Youth gambling: Myths, reality, and new understandings-implications for policy and practice. Invited keynote address presented at the Gambling and Problem Gambling conference in New Zealand, International Gambling Conference: Policy, Practice and Research - One Year On. Auckland, New Zealand, May.

Derevensky, J. (2005). Youth gambling problems: Definitions and measurement issues. Invited presentation at the Gambling and Problem Gambling Think Tank sponsored by the Gambling Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, May.

Derevensky, J. (2005). Youth gambling problems: New research initiatives. Invited presentation at the Gambling and Problem Gambling Think Tank sponsored by the Gambling Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, May.

Derevensky, J. (2005). Youth gambling: Myths, reality and new understandings. Invited address presented at the International Conference on (Problem) Gambling sponsored by the Rodin Foundation. Brussels, Belgium, April.

Derevensky, J. (2005). Youth gambling: A global perspective. Keynote address presented at the annual Ohio Conference on Problem Gambling, Columbus, Ohio, March.

Derevensky, J. (2005). Therapeutic approaches to working with youth problem gamblers. Invited address presented at the annual Ohio Conference on Problem Gambling, Columbus, Ohio, March.

Gupta. R. (2005). Underage gambling: Understanding problems and solutions. South African Responsible Gambling Trust, Zambia, February.

Gupta, R. (2005). L'influence familiale sur les comportements à risque des jeunes. Conseil de la Famille et de L'enfance. Montréal, mai.

Lussier, I., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2005). Youth gambling problems: The role of resilience. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Montreal, June.

Nower, L., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2005). Disordered girls: Characteristics of female youth problem gamblers and substance abusers. Paper presented at the Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse. Kansas City, Missouri, August.

Paskus, T.S., Petr, T., Derevensky, J., Jacobs, D. F., & Dunkle, J. (2005). Prevalence of gambling and its relationship to associated risky behaviours among college student-athletes. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August.

2004       Top

Byrnes, A., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2004). Internet gambling in Canadian youth. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Phoenix, June.

Deguire, A-E, Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2004). Gambling: The need to survey a hidden high-risk behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Quebec City, May.

Derevensky, J., & Deguire, A-E, (2004). Building on success, learning from failure. Invited address presented at the Perspectives on Prevention conference, sponsored by the Responsible Gambling Council of Ontario. Toronto, April.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2004). Treating youth problem gamblers: From research to treatment. Invited address presented at the Alberta Gaming Research Institute annual meeting. Banff, Alberta, May.

Gupta, R. (2004). An examination of female adolescent high-risk behaviors: Risk and protective factors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Phoenix, June.

Messerlian, C., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2004). Youth gambling: A public health concern. Paper presented at the Canadian Public Health 95th annual conference, St. John, Newfoundland, June.

2003       Top

Gupta, R., Derevensky, J., & Hardoon, K. (2003). Youth gambling problems: A multifaceted look. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking. Vancouver, May.

Gilliland, J., Gupta, R., Khan, S., Ross, N., & Derevensky, J. (2003). Assessing "Opportunity Structures" for VLT playing and youth access: A case study. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Vancouver, May.

Messerlian, C., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2003). Public health, health promotion and the prevention of youth problem gambling: A conceptual framework. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Vancouver, May.

2002       Top        

Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Winters, K. (2002). Youth gambling problems: Are the rates over inflated? Paper presented at the European Association for the Study of Gambling, Barcelona, October.

Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Winters, K. (2002). Prevelance rates of youth gambling problems: Are the current rates over inflated? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Dallas, June.

Dickson, L., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2002). Harm reduction prevention for adolescent problem gambling. Paper presented at the World Forum, Montreal, September.

Dickson, L., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2002). Harm reduction prevention for adolescent drinking and gambling. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Dallas, June.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2002). Youth gambling: A global perspective-A Canadian perspective. Paper presented at the European Association for the Study of Gambling, Barcelona, October.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2002). Working with youth with gambling problems: The McGill model. Paper presented at the European Association for the Study of Gambling, Barcelona, October.

Felsher, J., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2002). Lottery playing amongst youth: Implications for prevention and social policy. Paper presented at the World Forum, Montreal, September.

Hardoon, K., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2002). An examination of the influence of emotional and conduct problems upon adolescent gambling problems. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Dallas, June.

Hawley, C., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2002). Education in the information age: The use of the Internet in counsellor training. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Dallas, June.

Kaufman, F., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2002). The relationship between life stresses, coping styles and gambling behavior among adolescents. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Dallas, June.

Stinchfield, R., Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Winters, K. (2002). Youth gambling assessment: Review and plan. Paper presented at the European Association for the Study of Gambling conference, Barcelona, October.

Ste-Marie, C., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2002). The relationship between gambling and substance use among adolescents. Paper presented at the World Forum, Montreal, September.

Ste-Marie, C., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2002). Anxiety, social stress, and substance use related to adolescent gambling behavior: Clinical implications. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Dallas, June.

Ste-Marie, C., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2002). Anxiety and social stress related to the adolescent gambling behavior. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Dallas, June.

Thiffault, P., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2002). ADHD, gambling and substance abuse: A theoretical perspective. Paper presented at the World Forum, Montreal, September.

Thiffault, P., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2002). ADHD and gambling: Toward an integrative model. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Dallas, June.

Wood, R., Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Griffiths, M. (2002). Common cause for concern: Similarities between excessive gambling and video-game playing in youth. Paper persented at the European Association for the Study of Gambling conference, Barcelona, October.

2001       Top

Felsher, J., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2001). A qualitative and quantitative examination of lottery ticket purchases by adolescents. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, August.

Wood, R. T. A., Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Griffiths, M. (2001). Youth video and computer game playing: Links to gambling behaviour. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, August.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2001).Adolescent gambling, depression and related risk factors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Seattle, June.

Felsher, J., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2001).An examination of lottery ticket purchases by minors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Seattle, June.

Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Felsher, J. (2001). A qualitative and quantitative examination of lottery ticket purchases by adolescents. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Quebec City, June.

Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., Wood, R., & Dickson, R. (2001). A critical analysis of the current state of youth gambling sensitization and prevention programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Foundation on Compulsive Gambling, Toronto, May.

Nower, L., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2001). The role of dispositional characteristics and stress-coping styles in treating youth gamblers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Foundation on Compulsive Gambling, Toronto, April.

Gupta, R., Derevensky, J., & Hardoon, K. (2001). Youth gambling attitudes and perceptions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Foundation on Compulsive Gambling (Ontario), Toronto, April.

Wood, R. T. A., Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Griffiths, M. (2001). Characteristics of youth problem lottery and scratch card gambling. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Foundation on Compulsive Gambling (Ontario), Toronto, April.

2000       Top

Gupta, R., Derevensky, J., & Hardoon, K. (2000). Youth gambling attitudes and perceptions: A developmental perspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Philadelphia, October.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2000). The relationship between gambling and video game playing behavior in children and adolescents: A follow-up study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Philadelphia, October.

Gupta, R., Derevensky, J., Ladouceur, R., & Vitaro, F. (2000). The development of a comprehensive youth gambling prevention program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Philadelphia, October.

Nower, L., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2000). Coping and gambling: The relationship of stress- coping styles, impulsivity, sensation-seeking, and substance use among youth gamblers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Philadelphia, October.

Wood, R.T.A., & Griffiths, M.D. (2000). Adolescent attitudes towards the UK National Lottery and Scratchcards: An examination using semi-structured group interviews and grounded theory. Paper presented at the 14th National Conference on Problem Gambling, Philadelphia, October.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2000). Public policy and youth gambling: A North American perspective. Paper presented at the Central and Eastern European Conference on Gambling, Warsaw, September.

Gupta, R., Derevensky, J., Nower, L., & Marget, N. (2000). Youth coping styles: The relationship to problem gambling. Paper presented at the Central and Eastern European Conference on Gambling, Warsaw, September.

Marget, N., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2000). The psychosocial factors underlying adolescent problem gambling. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, August.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2000). From research to treatment: An examination of adolescents with gambling problems. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Las Vegas, June.

Gupta, R., Marget, N., & Derevensky, J. (2000). Youth gambling problems: The importance of coping skills. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Las Vegas, June.

Hardoon, K., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (2000). Empirical measures vs. perceived gambling severity: Clinical implications for adolescents. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Las Vegas, June.

Hardoon, K., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2000). Correlates associated with adolescent and young adult's gambling: Social vs. pathological gamblers. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Las Vegas, June.

Nower, L. M., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2000). Taking risks: A comparison of Impulsivity and sensation seeking among youth gamblers. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Las Vegas, June.

Nower, L. M., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (2000). Youth gamblers and substance abusers: A comparison of stress coping styles and risk-taking behavior of two addicted adolescent populations. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Las Vegas, June.

Wood, R.T.A. & Griffiths, M.D. (2000). Adolescent accounts of the National Lottery: Findings from a Q-study. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, Las Vegas, June.

Wood, R.T.A. & Griffiths, M.D. (2000). Family lottery gambling and the implications of web based lotteries. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, Las Vegas, June.

Wood, R.T.A. & Griffiths, M.D. (2000). Adolescent attitudes towards the UK National Lottery and Scratchcards: An examination using semi-structured group interviews and grounded theory. Paper presented at the British Psychological Society, Annual Social Psychology Conference, Nottingham, UK.

Wood, R.T.A. & Griffiths, M.D. (2000). Adolescent accounts of the National Lottery: Findings from a Q-study. Paper presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference, Winchester, UK.

Hardoon, K., Derevensky, J. & Gupta, R. (2000). Social influences operant in children's gambling behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ottawa, June.

LaChapelle, D., Hadjistavropoulos, & Derevensky, J. (2000). Are chronic pain patients at increased risk for pathological gambling? Paper presented at the Canadian Pain Society annual conference, Banff, June.

Gupta, R., Marget, N., & Derevensky, J. (2000). Adolescent problem gamblers: A preliminary analysis of their coping skills. Paper presented at the Ontario Conference on Problem and Compulsive Gambling, Niagara Falls, May.

1999       Top

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1999). Children and adolescents' cognitive perceptions of gambling. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, August.

Hardoon, K., Herman, J., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1999). Empirical measures vs. perceived gambling severity among adolescents. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, August.

Hardoon, K., Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Baboushkin, H. (1999). An examination of the social influences involved in children's gambling behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, August.

Martell, C., Marget, N., Gupta, R. & Derevensky, J. (1999). Social influences associated with adolescent and young adults' gambling behaviors. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, August.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1999). Youth gambling problems: Prevalence, clinical treatment and social policy issues. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Compulsive Gambling, Detroit, June.

Baboushkin, H., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1999). Modifying children's perception of the amount of skill and luck involved in gambling activities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Compulsive Gambling, Detroit, June.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1999). Youth gambling: From research to clinical practice. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Compulsive Gambling, Detroit, June.

Hardoon, K., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1999). The social influences involved in children's gambling behavior. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Compulsive Gambling, Detroit, June.

Wood R.T.A., Griffiths M.D. (1999). Adolescent lottery and scratchcard players : Do their attitudes influence their gambling behaviour? Paper presented at the 13th National Conference on Problem Gambling, Detroit, June.

Wood R.T.A., Griffiths M.D. (1999). How have the UK National Lottery and scratchcards affected adolescents? Paper presented at the 13th National Conference on Problem Gambling, Detroit, June.

1998       Top

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1998). Gambling behaviour amongst children and adolescents: A teacher's perspective. Presentation delivered at the Annual PACT/PAPT Convention, Montreal, November.

Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Wynne, H. (1998). Prevention of youth gambling: Clinical issues, research agendas and social policy. Paper presented at the Interprovincial Conference on Problem Gambling, Edmonton, September.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1998). Adolescent gambling problems: A descriptive profile of youth in trouble. Paper presented at the Interprovincial Conference on Problem Gambling, Edmonton, September.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1998). Youth gambling: Social policy issues. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, August.

Derevensky, J. (1998). Youth gambling, prevalence, risk factors, clinical issues and social policy: Symposium chair and discussant. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, August.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1998). Youth gambling: Some risk factors predicting probable pathological gambling behavior. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, August.

Baboushkin, H., Hardoon, K., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1998). The underlying cognitions in children's gambling behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, August.

Wood, R.T.A. & Larkin, M.J., (1998, July). Towards addiction as relationship. Paper presented at the British Psychological Society, Psychology Post-Graduate Affairs Group Annual Conference, University of Derby.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1998). Pathological gambling problems among a population of delinquent adolescents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Problem Gambling, Las Vegas, June.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1998). An examination of the correlates associated with excessive gambling among adolescents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Problem Gambling, Las Vegas, June.

Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Wynne, H. (1998). Youth gambling issues: An international perspective. Youth gambling issues in Canada; Clinical issues in the treatment of adolescent problem gamblers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Problem Gambling, Las Vegas, June.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1998). Youth gambling: Prevalence, risk factors, clinical issues, and social policy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Edmonton, June.

1997       Top

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1997). Establishing adolescent gambling problems: A comparison of instruments and their clinical significance. Paper presented at the Interprovincial Conference on Problem Gambling, Regina, September.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Teen gambling, depression, and suicide: Is there a common link? Paper presented at the Interprovincial Conference on Problem Gambling, Regina, September.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1997). Children's cognitive perceptions during gambling. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Compulsive Gambling, New Orleans, August.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Toward testing a general theory of addictions: A window into the development of adolescent problem gambling. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Compulsive Gambling, New Orleans, August.

Powell, J., Hardoon, K., Baboushkin, H., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Risk-taking in blackjack, roulette, and slots: Do probable pathological gamblers take greater risks? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Compulsive Gambling, New Orleans, August.

Hardoon, K., Baboushkin, H., Powell, J., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Dissociative-like experiences among social and problem gamblers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C., August.

Wood, R.T.A., (1997, July). An exploratory examination of the psychological effects of the National Lottery and scratchcards on adolescents. Paper presented at the British Psychological Society, Psychology Post-Graduate Affairs Group Annual Conference, Plymouth, England.

Hardoon, K., Baboushkin, H., Powell, J., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Underlying cognitions in the selection of lottery tickets. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto, June.

Baboushkin, H., Hardoon, K., Powell, J., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Patterns of gambling behavior amongst University students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto, June.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1997). Adolescent and adult gambling behavior: It's relationship to risk-taking. Paper presented at the Canadian Foundation for Compulsive Gambling Conference, Toronto, June.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Teenage gambling: Depression, suicide ideology, and self-concept. Paper presented at the Canadian Foundation for Compulsive Gambling Conference, Toronto, June.

Herman, J., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Children's cognitive perceptions of gambling using a 6/49 task. Paper presented at the Canadian Foundation for Compulsive Gambling Conference, Toronto, June.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1997). Prevalence estimates of adolescent gambling: A comparison of the SOGS-RA, DSM-IV-J, and the G.A. 20 Questions. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Montreal, May.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Depression rates amongst teenage gamblers. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Montreal, May.

Baboushkin, H., Hardoon, K., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Underlying cognitions in gambling behavior amongst University students. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Montreal, May.

Powell, J., Hardoon, K., Baboushkin, H., Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Gambling preferences and level of gambling involvement among University students. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Montreal, May.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1997). Familial influences affecting early gambling behavior in children and adolescents. Paper presented at the First Annual New York State Conference on Problem Gambling, Albany, May.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1997). Personality correlates of gambling behavior amongst adolescents. Paper presented at the First Annual New York State Conference on Problem Gambling, Albany, May.

1996       Top

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1996). Risk taking and gambling behavior amongst adolescents: An empirical examination. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Compulsive Gambling, Chicago, September.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1996). Children's gambling behavior: Familial and social influences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Compulsive Gambling, Chicago, September.

Powell, G.J., Hardoon, K., Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1996). Gambling and risk taking behavior of University students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Compulsive Gambling, Chicago, September.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1996). A Piagetian perspective of children and adolescent's compulsive gambling behavior: Implications for developmental psychopathology research. Paper presented at The Growing Mind: Piagetian Centennial Conference, University of Geneva, Geneva, September.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1996). Familial influences affecting early gambling behavior in children. Paper presented at the 2nd New England Conference on Compulsive Gambling, Hartford, April.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1996). Gambling behavior amongst children and adolescents: The silent addiction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Atlanta, March.

1995       Top

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1995). Children and adolescents' gambling behavior: An emerging problem. Paper presented at the Annual PACT/PAPT Convention, Montreal, November.

Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Emond, M. (1995). Locus of control, video game playing, and gambling behavior in children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, New York City, August.

Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. (1995). A developmental examination of gambling behavior and its relationship to video game playing. Paper presented at the Ontario Conference on Problem and Compulsive Gambling, Toronto, May.

Gupta, R., & Derevensky, J. (1995). Familial influences affecting early gambling behavior in children: An exploratory study. Paper presented at the Ontario Conference on Problem and Compulsive Gambling, Toronto, May.

Gupta, R., Derevensky, J., & Emond, M. (1995). Factors underlying gambling behavior and risk-taking in children and adolescents. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Conference, Indianapolis, March.

1994       Top

Derevensky, J., Gupta, R., & Della-Cioppa, G. (1994). A developmental perspective on gambling behavior in children. Paper presented at the Ninth International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, Las Vegas, June.

Gupta, R., Derevensky, J., & Della-Cioppa, G. (1994). The relationship between gambling and video game playing behavior in children. Paper presented at the Ninth International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, Las Vegas, June.