Temporarily-heightened Self-esteem and Risk-taking in Gambling: An Experimental Research
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One of the factors that influence gambling behaviour is self-esteem. Hence, this paper wants to examine the impact of temporarily-heightened self-esteem to risk-taking behaviour in the context of gambling. This research employs a two-group posttest only design with 8 participants in each group who are randomized by means of drawing names out of a box. Participants are asked to place a bet and pick a card to obtain a win/ lose result. Wins experienced by the control group are not predetermined. The experiment group results are predetermined to ensure consecutive wins. Data is collected from the amount of wager placed in each round which is then analysed with Mann-Whitney U Test with p=0.012. Results show a higher level of risk-taking in the experimental group compared to the control group. This research contributes by discovering a new variable responsible in gambling phenomenon which is temporarily-heightened self-esteem.
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