Quality of life in pathological gamblers in a multiethnic Asian setting.

Introduction: Few studies have examined the impact of pathological gambling on quality of life especially in the Asian context. The aim of the current study was to examine the quality of life in pathological gamblers in a multiracial population in Singapore and we hypothesised that those with pathological gambling would have poorer quality of life as compared to controls.

Materials And Methods: Forty subjects with "compulsive gambling behaviour" were recruited and matched (for gender and age) with 40 controls.

Socio-demographic profile and psychiatric comorbidity of subjects with pathological gambling.

Introduction: Pathological gambling is defined as the failure to resist the impulse to gamble despite disruption to personal, family and vocational life. It appears to be highly comorbid with psychiatric disorders. This study aims to describe the socio-demographic profile and comorbidity of 40 pathological gamblers compared to controls.

Prevalence and correlates of excessive Internet use among youth in Singapore.

Introduction: There has been an explosive growth of Internet usage worldwide and this is expected to continue with its use becoming an integral part of everyday life. The Internet provides tremendous educational benefits; however, excessive Internet use can lead to negative outcomes such as poor school performance and social isolation.

Materials And Methods: The survey consisted of a 69-item, anonymous, self-administered paper-and-pencil questionnaire.