Psychology of Chinese Gambling

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Psychology of Chinese Gambling

A Cultural and Historical Perspective

Social work Psychology: the self, ego, identity, personality Clinical psychology Social and cultural history

Authors: Chi Chuen Chan, William Wai Lim Li, Amy Sau Lam Chiu

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Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 11 February 2019

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 11 Mb

ISBN: 9789811334863


Overview

This book critically discusses the psychology of Chinese gambling from a cultural perspective. In particular, it investigates the history of gambling, the prevalence of gambling in China, and the personality of Chinese gamblers and explores how the Chinese culture has contributed to the development of gambling and gambling problems.

Content and Focus

Further, it examines specific evidence-based treatment for Chinese problem gamblers and provides a therapeutic model that is tailored to their needs and psychology.

Intended Audience

This book is useful for students and academics conducting research on Chinese gamblers and the treatments that work for them.

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