Sociological Speculations on Treating Problem Gamblers: A Clinical Sociological Imagination via a Bio-psycho-social-sociological Model

This article explores the potential of a bio-psycho-social-sociological model as it pertains to C. Wright Mills's articulation of a sociological imagination and, especially, how these formulations may be used to help problem gamblers and their families. This tool might be seen as a “clinical so...

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Published in:The American behavioral scientist (Beverly Hills) 2007-09, Vol.51 (1), p.122-138
Main Author: Bernhard, Bo J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Articulation
Behavior
Behavior modification
Behavior problems
Gambling
Human behaviour
Imagination
Medical treatment
Mills, Charles Wright (1916-1962)
Pathology
Social psychology
Sociological research
Sociology
Studies
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Summary:This article explores the potential of a bio-psycho-social-sociological model as it pertains to C. Wright Mills's articulation of a sociological imagination and, especially, how these formulations may be used to help problem gamblers and their families. This tool might be seen as a “clinical sociological” one that complements, rather than replaces, existing psychologically oriented approaches. A number of speculations about the potential utility of this model are presented, and suggestions are outlined for future clinical sociological study of problematic gambling behaviors.
ISSN:0002-7642
1552-3381
DOI:10.1177/0002764207304860