A study of superstitious beliefs among bingo players

Griffiths, M.D. ORCID: 0000-0001-8880-6524 and Bingham, D., 2005. A study of superstitious beliefs among bingo players. Journal of Gambling Issues (JGI) (13).

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Abstract

This study was conducted in order to examine the beliefs players have regarding superstition and luck and how these beliefs are related to their gambling behaviour. A self-completion questionnaire was devised and the study was carried out in a large bingo hall in Nottingham, over four nights. 412 “volunteer” bingo players completed the questionnaires. Significant relationships were found in many areas. Many players reported beliefs in luck and superstition; however, a greater percentage of players reported having “everyday” superstitious beliefs, rather than those concerned with bingo.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Journal of Gambling Issues (JGI)
Creators:	Griffiths, M.D. and Bingham, D.
Publisher:	Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Date:	2005
Number:	13
Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	EPrints Services
Date Added:	09 Oct 2015 09:44
Last Modified:	09 Jun 2017 13:09
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/1935

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