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도박 자체평가도구Self-Assessment Tools

Before setting limits, you need self-awareness. Self-assessment tools help you gauge whether your gambling habits are healthy—or veering into danger zones.

Gambling Behavior Questionnaires

These quizzes, often based on clinical criteria, ask pointed questions like:

“Have you ever lied about how much you gamble?”
“Do you feel guilt or shame after gambling?”
“Has gambling caused conflicts in your relationships?”

Popular Questionnaires

PGSI (Problem Gambling Severity Index): A 9-item survey used globally to classify risk levels (low, moderate, high).
NORC DSM Screen: Based on the DSM-5 criteria for gambling disorder.
Gamblers Anonymous 20 Questions: A yes/no quiz highlighting addictive tendencies.

Interpreting Results

Low Risk (0–2 on PGSI): Your habits are likely recreational.
Moderate Risk (3–7): You’re flirting with danger—time to set stricter limits.
High Risk (8+): Professional help may be needed alongside tool usage.

Benefits of Regular Checks

Just as you’d monitor cholesterol levels, periodic self-assessments catch problems early. A 2022 study in Addiction Research & Theory found that users who took monthly quizzes reduced their gambling expenditure by 34%.

Risk Awareness Calculators

These tools go deeper by analyzing your actual behavior. For example:

Spending vs. Income: A calculator might flag if you’re gambling 10%+ of your monthly income.
Frequency Alerts: Gambling daily? The tool might warn about dependency risks.

Limitations

Risk calculators rely on honest input. If you underreport losses or time spent, their accuracy plummets. Still, they’re a wake-up call for many