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COLLEGE STUDENT GAMBLING: EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF GAMING EDUCATION WITHIN A COLLEGE CURRICULUM A Thesis Presented by MARYANN CONRAD Submitted to the Graduate School of the University of Massachusetts Amherst in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE September 2008 Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management  © Copyright by Maryann Conrad 2008 All Rights Reserved COLLEGE STUDENT GAMBLING: EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF GAMING EDUCATION WITHIN A COLLEGE CURRICULUM A Thesis Presented by MARYANN CONRAD Approved as to style and content by: ______________________________________ Chris Roberts, Chair ______________________________________ Linda J. Shea, Member†¦show more content†¦1 Background of the Problem .................................................................................. 1 Statement of the Problem...................................................................................... 3 Purpose of the Study ............................................................................................. 3 Research Questions and Hypotheses .................................................................... 6 Definition of Terms............................................................................................... 8 Significance of the Study ...................................................................................... 9 Limitations of the Study...................................................................................... 10 Organization of the Thesis .................................................................................. 11 2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE ............................................................................. 13 Introduction......................................................................................................... 13 Origins and Evolution of Gambling in the United States ................................... 13 Pathological and Problem Gambling Overview ................................................. 18 Brief History ...........................................................................................Show MoreRelatedInternet Addiction: Use of Social Networking Sites and Its Impact on Intermediate Students3248 Words   |  13 PagesINTERNET ADDICTION: USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND ITS IMPACT ON INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS Abstract: Widespread use of internet has led to a kind of addiction. The present study examined the use of Internet and getting addicted to the social networking sites and on the whole its impact on intermediate level students. The sample comprised of 285 students out of which the addicts were pulled out. The tools used were questionnaire developed by Dr. Kimberly Young, the IAT which is a 20-item questionnaireRead MoreCase Study148348 Words   |  594 Pages978-0-273-73557-1 (printed) ISBN: 978-0-273-73552-6 (web) ï £ © Pearson Education Limited 2011 Lecturers adopting the main text are permitted to download and photocopy the manual as required. Pearson Education Limited Edinburgh Gate Harlow Essex CM20 2JE England and Associated Companies around the world. Visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.pearsoned.co.uk ---------------------------------This edition published 2011  © Pearson Education Limited 2011 The rights of Gerry Johnson, Richard Whittington andRead MoreFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 Pages This online teaching and learning environment integrates the entire digital textbook with the most effective instructor and student resources With WileyPLUS: Students achieve concept mastery in a rich, structured environment that’s available 24/7 Instructors personalize and manage their course more effectively with assessment, assignments, grade tracking, and more manage time better study smarter save money From multiple study paths, to self-assessment, to a wealth of interactive visual

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