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Social Associations and Alcohol Consumption in an Australian Community Sample: An Egocentric Social Network Analysis by Russell, Alex M. T., Monds, Lauren, Hing, Nerilee, Kroll, Jeremy, Russell, Alex M., Thorne, Hannah B.

“…Objective: This study examined how social associations from a person's social network may be associated with their own alcohol consumption. Method: Alcohol…”
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Demographic, Behavioural and Normative Risk Factors for Gambling Problems Amongst Sports Bettors by Hing, Nerilee, Russell, Alex M. T., Vitartas, Peter, Lamont, Matthew

“…Sports betting is growing exponentially, is heavily marketed and successfully targets young adult males. Associated gambling problems are increasing…”
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Gambling Responsibly: Who Does It and To What End? by Hing, Nerilee, Sproston, Kerry, Tran, Katherine, Russell, Alex M. T.

“…Numerous responsible gambling (RG) strategies are promoted to assist consumers to “gamble responsibly”. However, consumer adoption of RG strategies, how this…”
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Risk Factors for Gambling Problems Specifically Associated with Sports Betting by Russell, Alex M. T., Hing, Nerilee, Browne, Matthew

“…Studies examining risk factors for problem gambling amongst sports bettors have used screens that assess gambling problems in general . Because people…”
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Avoiding gambling harm: An evidence-based set of safe gambling practices for consumers by Hing, Nerilee, Browne, Matthew, Russell, Alex M T, Rockloff, Matthew, Rawat, Vijay, Nicoll, Fiona, Smith, Garry

“…Prior studies have identified self-regulatory strategies that are infrequently used by problem-gamblers, but which might be protective if used. However,…”
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Risk Factors for Gambling Problems: An Analysis by Gender by Hing, Nerilee, Russell, Alex, Tolchard, Barry, Nower, Lia

“…Differences in problem gambling rates between males and females suggest that associated risk factors vary by gender. Previous combined analyses of male and…”
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Childhood Use of Coin Pusher and Crane Grab Machines, and Adult Gambling: Robustness to Subjective Confidence in a Young Adult USA Sample by Bastiani, Oliver, Russell, Alex M. T., Newall, Philip

“…Gambling as a youth is a risk factor for experiencing gambling-related harm as an adult. Most youth gambling research focuses on illegal engagement with…”
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Fortnite microtransaction spending was associated with peers’ purchasing behaviors but not gaming disorder symptoms by King, Daniel L., Russell, Alex M.T., Delfabbro, Paul H., Polisena, Dean

“…•Monetized video games have received academic and regulatory scrutiny.•We surveyed 428 Fortnite players about their in-game spending and problem…”
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Stop! Grammar time : University students' perceptions of the automated feedback program Grammarly by ONeill, Ruth, Russell, Alex

“…Universities are increasingly looking towards online technology to assist their students. Grammarly advertises itself as the world's most accurate online…”
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Virtual addictions: An examination of problematic social casino game use among at-risk gamblers by Gainsbury, Sally M, King, Daniel L, Russell, Alex M.T, Delfabbro, Paul, Hing, Nerilee

“…Abstract The overlap of gaming and gambling activities within online digital technologies is of growing relevance to the study of technological addictions…”
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Does the uptake of wagering inducements predict impulse betting on sport? by Hing, Nerilee, Russell, Alex M.T, Li, En, Vitartas, Peter

“…Marketing inducements for addictive products, such as wagering, can prompt impulse purchasing by triggering consumption reminders, urges, and cravings…”
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The Public Stigma of Problem Gambling: Its Nature and Relative Intensity Compared to Other Health Conditions by Hing, Nerilee, Russell, Alex M. T., Gainsbury, Sally M., Nuske, Elaine

“…Problem gambling attracts considerable public stigma, with deleterious effects on mental health and use of healthcare services amongst those affected. However,…”
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Wagering Advertisements and Inducements: Exposure and Perceived Influence on Betting Behaviour by Hing, Nerilee, Russell, Alex M. T., Thomas, Anna, Jenkinson, Rebecca

“…A proliferation of wagering advertising has raised concerns about its effects, especially on vulnerable gamblers. This study examined exposure to wagering…”
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Is a delay in the diagnosis of bipolar disorder inevitable? by Fritz, Kristina, Russell, Alex M T, Allwang, Christine, Kuiper, Sandy, Lampe, Lisa, Malhi, Gin S

“…Objective A diagnosis of bipolar disorder (BD) is often preceded by an initial diagnosis of depression, creating a delay in the accurate diagnosis and…”
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Are esports bettors a new generation of harmed gamblers? A comparison with sports bettors on gambling involvement, problems, and harm by Greer, Nancy, Rockloff, Matthew J, Russell, Alex M.T, Lole, Lisa

“…Background and aims. Esports betting is expanding in popularity, yet little is known about who participates in this niche gambling activity. This study aimed…”
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How structural changes in online gambling are shaping the contemporary experiences and behaviours of online gamblers: an interview study by Hing, Nerilee, Smith, Michele, Rockloff, Matthew, Thorne, Hannah, Russell, Alex M. T, Dowling, Nicki A, Breen, Helen

“…Abstract Background Over the last decade, the provision of online gambling has intensified with increased access, enhanced betting markets, a broader product…”
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Designing Improved Safer Gambling Messages for Race and Sports Betting: What can be Learned from Other Gambling Formats and the Broader Public Health Literature? by Newall, Philip W. S., Rockloff, Matthew, Hing, Nerilee, Thorne, Hannah, Russell, Alex M. T., Browne, Matthew, Armstrong, Tess

“…Safer gambling messages are one potential input to a public health approach toward reducing gambling-related harm, and yet there is no strong evidence…”
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What’s the Message? A Content Analysis of Emails and Texts Received from Wagering Operators During Sports and Racing Events by Rawat, Vijay, Hing, Nerilee, Russell, Alex M. T.

“…Previous research has established direct messages (such as emails and text messages) are a widely seen form of advertising and are highly influential on sports…”
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Who Bets on Micro Events (Microbets) in Sports? by Russell, Alex M. T., Hing, Nerilee, Browne, Matthew, Li, En, Vitartas, Peter

“…Sports betting is expanding globally through introduction into new markets and growth in existing markets. Traditionally, bets were placed on the outcome of a…”
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On the Spur of the Moment: Intrinsic Predictors of Impulse Sports Betting by Hing, Nerilee, Li, En, Vitartas, Peter, Russell, Alex M. T.

“…Betting on impulse, without thoughtful consideration, research or informed decision-making, may cause financial and other harms and lead to the development of…”
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