Small Grants 2024-25

Gamblers’ ambivalence and the influence of clinical strategies in motivational interviewing (S52)

Project Approved 2024-25

Dr. David C Hodgins (Principal Investigator)
Department of Psychology, University of Calgary
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Brad W. Brazeau (Co-Investigator)
Department of Psychology, University of Calgary
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Maria Tourani (Co-Investigator)
Department of Psychology
University of Calgary

Description

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a widely and successfully used approach to treat gambling problems. However, core definitions and mechanisms of action remain undefined. Using a rich dataset from a previously funded AGRI project, we aim narrow these gaps in two ways: a) Define and compare two empirical definitions of client ambivalence, which is a central target of MI; and b) Quantify and analyze the influence of clinician strategies on treatment outcomes.

Timeframe: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025