


Some of our recent publications:
Williams, J., Pulford, J., Bellringer, M., & Abbott, M. (2010). Recruiting gamblers from the general population for research purposes: Outcomes from two contrasting approaches. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 8 (1),1-7.
Pulford, J., Bellringer, M., Abbott, M., Clarke, D., Hodgins, D., & Williams, J. (2009). Reasons for seeking help for a gambling problem: The experiences of gamblers who have sought specialist assistance and the perceptions of those who have not. Journal of Gambling Studies, 25(1), 19-32.
Pulford, J., Bellringer, M., Abbott, M., Clarke, D., Hodgins, D., & Williams, J. (2009). Barriers to help-seeking for a gambling problem: The experiences of gamblers who have sought specialist assistance and the perceptions of those who have not. Journal of Gambling Studies, 25(1), 33-48.
Perese, L.M., Bellringer, M.E., Williams, M.M., & Abbott, M.W. (2009). Two years on: Gambling amongst Pacific mothers living in New Zealand. Pacific Health Dialog, 15(1), 55-67.
Schluter, P.J., Abbott, M.W., & Bellringer, M.E. (2008). Problem gambling related to intimate partner violence: Findings from the Pacific Islands Families study. International Gambling Studies, 8 (1), 49-61.
Clarke, D., Tse, S., Abbott, M.W., Townsend, S., Kingi, P., & Manaia, W. (2007). Reasons for starting and continuing gambling in a mixed ethnic community sample of pathological and non-problem gamblers. International Gambling Studies, 7 (3), 299-313.
Abbott, M.W. (2007). Situational factors that affect gambling behavior. In G. Smith, D.C. Hodgins, & R.J. Williams (Eds), Research and measurement issues in gambling studies. Elsevier, Academic Press Publications.
Clarke, D., Abbott, M., DeSouza, R., & Bellringer, M. (2007). An overview of help seeking by problem gamblers and their families including barriers to and relevance of services. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 5 (4), 292-306.
Abbott, M.W. & Clarke, D. (2007). Prospective problem gambling research: Contribution and potential. International Gambling Studies, 7 (1), 123-144.
Schluter, P., Bellringer, M., & Abbott, M. (2007). Maternal gambling associated with families' food, shelter and safety needs: Findings from the Pacific Islands Families study. Journal of Gambling Issues, 19, 87-90. Available here.
Abbott, M.W. (2006). Do EGMs and problem gambling go together like a horse and carriage? Gambling Research, 18 (1), 7-38.
Abbott, M.W., & Volberg, R.A. (2006). The measurement of adult problem and pathological gambling. International Gambling Studies, 6 (2), 175-200.
Westphal, J., & Abbott, M.W. (2006). Models for multi-site problem gambling clinical trials. International Gambling Studies, 6 (2), 129-145.
Bellringer, M.E., Perese, L.M., Abbott, M.W., & Williams, M.M. (2006). Gambling amongst Pacific mothers living in New Zealand. International Gambling Studies, 6 (2), 217-235.
Clarke, D., Tse, S., Abbott, M., Townsend, S., Kingi, P. & Manaia, W. (2006). Key indicators of the transition from social to problem gambling. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 4 (3).
Perese, L., Bellringer, M., & Abbott, M. (2005). Literature review to inform social marketing objectives and approaches, and behaviour change indicators, to prevent and minimise gambling harm. Report prepared for the Health Sponsorship Council. Auckland: AUT University.
Abbott, M.W., & McKenna, B. (2005). Gambling and problem gambling amongst recently sentenced women in New Zealand prisons. Journal of Gambling Studies, 21, 559-581.
Abbott, M.W., McKenna, B., & Giles, L.C. (2005). Gambling and problem gambling among recently sentenced male prisoners in four New Zealand prisons. Journal of Gambling Studies, 21, 537-557.
Bellringer, M.E., Cowley-Malcolm, E.T., Abbott, M.W., & Williams, M.M. (2005). Pacific Island Families: The first two years of life: Gambling amongst Pacific mothers. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 3 (1), 53-60.
Mintoft, B., Bellringer, M.E., & Orme, C. (2005). Improved client outcome services project: An intervention with non-benefitting clients of problem gambling treatment. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 3 (1), 30-40.
Abbott, M.W., Volberg, R.A. & Ronnberg, S. (2004). Comparing the Swedish and New Zealand national surveys of gambling and problem gambling. Journal of Gambling Studies, 20 (3), 237-258.
Abbott, M.W., Williams, M.M. & Volberg, R.A. (2004). A prospective study of problem and regular nonproblem gamblers living in the community. Substance Use and Misuse, 39 (6), 855-884.
Abbott, M., Volberg, R., Bellringer, M. & Reith, G. (2004). A review of research on aspects of problem gambling: Final report. Report prepared for Responsibility in Gambling Trust, UK. Auckland: AUT University. Available here.
Abbott, M., Volberg, R., Bellringer, M. & Reith, G. (2004). A review of research on aspects of problem gambling: Summary, conclusions and recommendations. Report prepared for Responsibility in Gambling Trust, UK. Auckland: AUT University. Available here.
Bellringer, M. & Rossen, F. (2004). Youth and problem gambling in New Zealand. Youth Gambling International, 4 (4),
McMillan, L.M., Bellringer, M.E., Tse, S., Brown, R., Rossen, F. & Adams, P. (2004). Long-term continuous clients and their needs: A New Zealand analysis. International Gambling Studies, 4 (1), 17-32.