Browsing Department of Psychosocial Science by Author "Mentzoni, Rune Aune"

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    • Age and gender differences in gambling intensity in a Norwegian population of electronic gaming machine players 

      Syvertsen, Andre; Leino, Tony Mathias; Pallesen, Ståle; Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Griffiths, Mark D.; Erevik, Eilin K. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Participation in various types of gambling is associated with age and gender. Younger men tend to be drawn toward online gambling whereas women and older individuals tend to engage more in land-based gambling such as ...

    • Aggression and Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use Intent in Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study 

      Chegeni, Razieh; Sagoe, Dominic; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background: There is a dearth of longitudinal studies on risk factors for anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) use and intent. Objectives: We conducted a longitudinal investigation of factors associated with AAS use intent ...

    • Attentional bias in snus users: An experimental study 

      Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Sætrevik, Bjørn; Molde, Helge; Wiium, Nora; Hetland, Jørn; Fagerland, Ida; Nordnes, Linn Tinnesand; Storemark, Sunniva Straume; Fossum, Ingrid Nesdal; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-10-08)
      The use of nicotine in the form of ‘‘snus’’ is substantial and increasing in some geographic areas, in particular among young people. It has previously been suggested that addictions may operate through a mechanism of ...

    • Attitudes toward gambling among adolescents 

      Hanss, Daniel; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Delfabbro, Paul; Myrseth, Helga; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014)
      It is well documented that attitudes toward gambling are a good predictor of problem gambling during adolescence. However, so far, little is known about what factors are associated with adolescents' gambling attitudes. ...

    • Changes Over Time and Predictors of Online Gambling in Three Norwegian Population Studies 2013–2019 

      Pallesen, Ståle; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Morken, Arne Magnus; Engebø, Jonny; Kaur, Puneet; Erevik, Eilin K. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Objectives: To investigate changes over time and identify predictors of online gambling among gamblers by using three Norwegian representative samples covering a 6-year (2013–2019) period. We also aimed to identify different ...

    • Core and peripheral criteria of video game addiction in the game addiction scale for adolescents 

      Brunborg, Geir Scott; Hanss, Daniel; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-05)
      Assessment of video game addiction often involves measurement of peripheral criteria that indicate high engagement with games, and core criteria that indicate problematic use of games. A survey of the Norwegian population ...

    • Dataspillavhengighet : en oversikt over utbredelse, måling, korrelater, og behandling 

      Huang, Kristin Zhuoling; Pallesen, Ståle; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Hanss, Daniel; Andreassen, Cecilie Schou; Molde, Helge (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)
      I forskningsmiljøene har det vært diskutert hvorvidt dataspillavhengighet (overdreven og tvangspreget dataspilling) er et nyttig begrep, hvordan det skal defineres og hva slags forklaringsmodeller som er mest passende. Per ...

    • Different Typologies of Gamers Are Associated with Mental Health: Are Students DOOMed? 

      Finserås, Turi Reiten; Sivertsen, Børge; Pallesen, Ståle; Leino, Tony Mathias; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Skogen, Jens Christoffer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      (1) Background: The inclusion of Internet Gaming Disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5) led to a rapid development of assessment instruments based on the suggested diagnosis. However, ...

    • Direct Marketing Experiences Among Individuals With Current and Lifetime Gambling Disorder 

      Syvertsen, André; Pallesen, Ståle; Erevik, Eilin K.; Mentzoni, Rune Aune (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Gambling providers use varied and complex marketing techniques, including marketing that targets the individual directly. Previous research indicates that individuals with gambling disorder are disproportionately influenced ...

    • The effects of alcohol expectancy and intake on slot machine gambling behavior 

      Sagoe, Dominic; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Leino, Tony Mathias; Molde, Helge; Haga, Sondre; Gjernes, Mikjel Frédéricson; Hanss, Daniel; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-06-22)
      Background and aims: Although alcohol intake and gambling often co-occur in related venues, there is conflicting evidence regarding the effects of alcohol expectancy and intake on gambling behavior. We therefore conducted ...

    • Marital status and gambling disorder: a longitudinal study based on national registry data 

      Syvertsen, Andre; Leino, Tony Mathias; Pallesen, Ståle; Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Sivertsen, Børge; Griffiths, Mark D.; Mentzoni, Rune Aune (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Background Marital status is a robust correlate of disordered gambling, but few studies have examined the direction of this association. Methods The present study used a case–control design by including all adults ...

    • Measuring loot box consumption and negative consequences: Psychometric investigation of a Swedish version of the Risky Loot Box Index 

      Forsström, David; Chahin, Gabriel; Savander, Samuel; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Gainsbury, Sally (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Loot boxes are products in videogames that is earned by playing a video game or by buying them. Loot boxes has similar mechanisms as a lottery and there is an ongoing debate if loot boxes are gambling. However, to understand ...

    • Omfang av penge- og dataspillproblemer i Norge 2019 

      Pallesen, Ståle; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Torsheim, Torbjørn; Erevik, Eilin K.; Molde, Helge; Morken, Arne Magnus (Research report, 2020)

    • One size does not fit all. Should gambling loss limits be based on income? 

      Langeland, Elias; Johnsen, Ingvild Faxvaag; Sømme, Kaja Kastrup; Morken, Arne Magnus; Erevik, Eilin K.; Kolberg, Eirin; Jonsson, Jakob; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Pallesen, Ståle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Background: Previous research has suggested empirically based gambling loss limits, with the goal of preventing gambling related harm in the population. However, there is a lack of studies relating gambling loss limits to ...

    • Predictors of Gamblers Beliefs About Responsible Gambling Measures 

      Engebø, Jonny; Torsheim, Torbjørn; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Molde, Helge; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Responsible gambling (RG) measures are methods aimed at reducing and preventing negative consequences associated with gambling. Some RG measures are set by authorities or gambling operators while others are available as ...

    • Prevalence and Correlates of Problem Gambling in a Representative Sample of Norwegian 17-Year-Olds 

      Hanss, Daniel; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Blaszczynski, Alex; Molde, Helge; Torsheim, Torbjørn; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-03-12)
      We report data collected in a representative sample of 17-year-old Norwegians to investigate prevalence rates of non-problem, risk, and problem gambling, as measured by the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). In addition, ...

    • A qualitative study on Norwegian esports students' sleep, nutritional and physical activity habits and the link to health and performance 

      Baumann, Andre; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Erevik, Eilin K.; Pallesen, Ståle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Aim: This study explored Norwegian esports students’ lifestyle perspectives and habits concerning health and esports performance. Methods and results: Twenty participants between 17 and 21 years of age studying esports ...

    • The Relationship Between Gambling Problems and the Five-Factor Model of Personality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 

      Strømme, Rune; Børstad, Karine Holthe; Rø, Andrea Eftang; Erevik, Eilin K.; Sagoe, Dominic; Chegeni, Razieh; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Kaur, Puneet; Pallesen, Ståle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Objectives: The aim of the present meta-analysis was to synthesize results from the association between problem gambling (PG) and dimensions of the five factor model of personality and to identify potential moderators ...

    • Relationships between exposure to different gambling advertising types, advertising impact and problem gambling 

      Syvertsen, Andre; Erevik, Eilin K.; Hanss, Daniel; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Pallesen, Ståle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      People with gambling problems report more exposure and impact from gambling advertising, although less is known regarding the role of specific advertising types. Data on gamblers (n = 5830, 48.5% women, mean age = 44.27) ...

    • The relationships between mental health symptoms and gambling behavior in the transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood 

      Sagoe, Dominic; Pallesen, Ståle; Hanss, Daniel; Leino, Tony Mathias; Molde, Helge; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Torsheim, Torbjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-03-31)
      There is a paucity of longitudinal investigations of gambling behavior in the transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood. We conducted a longitudinal investigation of the associations and patterns of change between ...