Eva Aigelová

• Research Assistant at Palacký University Olomouc

Gambling encompasses a wide variety of activities, and the structural characteristics of each form contribute to its potential risk. However, the literature does not fully agree on the risk levels of certain gambling forms. In this study, we classify less risky gambling forms (soft forms) based on public perceptions of their riskiness. We examine t...

Casinos are one of the traditional gambling venues across the world and are often regarded asa symbol of the gambling industry. The Czech Republic has gradually developed into one of thecountries where gambling establishments are most accessible. The new Gambling Act aims toconcentrate individual establishments closer to each other and thus reduce...

Předložená monografie poskytuje důkladný a komplexní pohled na problematiku užívání digitálních technologií u adolescentů včetně hlediska jejich nezdravého užívání. Monografie předkládá ucelený rámec od definování základních pojmů přes teoretická východiska, diagnostiku a administraci metod až po specifické strategie prevence a intervence. Kniha na...

The edited monograph discusses timely topics and the current state of knowledge concerning primarily the psychological and holistic concept of health. The axis of this work follows biological, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of health including reflection on the current influence of digital technologies. The included texts were written through...

AIM: The first objective was to conduct a comparative clinical study comparing a set of patients being treated for a GD with the norm. The second objective was to divide the group of patients being treated for gambling disorders according to the scale of Self-directedness (SD) into a group without personality disorders, a group with suspected perso...

Die Adoleszenz ist im menschlichen Leben die dynamischste Entwicklungsetappe; es sind nämlich die Lebensjahre, in denen ein Kind zu einem erwachsenen Individuum wird. In diesem Zeitraum kommt es zu vielen Veränderungen auf verschiedenen Ebenen, in verschiedener Intensität, aber auch in verschiedenen Phasen dieser Etappe. Als Adoleszenz kann die zwe...

V české společnosti se začaly digitální hry objevovat od 90. let 20. století. Významný a rychlý rozmach hraní digitálních her přichází ale až s finanční dostupností zobrazovacích zařízení a her a se snadnou dostupnostní internetu v českých rodinách. V dnešní době je herní svět samostatnou komoditou, jak na finančních burzách, tak i ve společnosti....

V české společnosti se začaly digitální hry objevovat od 90. let 20. století. Významný a rychlý rozmach hraní digitálních her přichází ale až s finanční dostupností zobrazovacích zařízení a her a se snadnou dostupností internetu v českých rodinách. V dnešní době je herní svět samostatnou komoditou, jak na finančních burzách, tak i ve společnosti. E...

Definice a rozsah problému Prevalence Rizikové skupiny, situace (expozice) Opatření Legislativa Role adiktologa nebo psychiatra

BACKGROUND: The inpatient treatment of pathological gambling is specific in many ways. The complications include the lack of motivation or insight and psychological comorbidity, involving especially personality disorders. AIMS: To describe the personality profile of a sample of pathological gamblers in treatment using the PSSI Inventory and to comp...

Citation: Maierová, E., Charvát, M., Miovský, M., Šťastná, L. (2015). Preventure: Adaptation and Pilot Implementation of a Targeted Brief Intervention in the Czech Setting-Process Evaluation Study [Evaluace procesu èeské adaptace programu cílené krátké intervence PreVenture a jeho pilotní implementace pro žáky základních škol]. Adiktologie, 15(1),...

Background: Problem gambling among men and their subsequent progression to pathological gambling has a significant negative impact on the key areas of their life, many of which are relevant to the initial diagnostic and subsequent treatment process. There is great deal of relevant published literature and current research supporting this view.

The poster describes the adaptation of an indicated drug prevention programme called “PreVenture” to the Czech environment. The PreVenture method comprises diagnostic screening and prevention sessions which target vulnerable young people at risk of co-occurring substance use and other emotional or behavioural disorders. The programme deals with anx...

Sborník odborných příspěvků PHD EXISTENCE 2014 czech & slovak psychological conference (not only) for postgraduates and about postgraduates (Proceedings) - http://psych.upol.cz/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sbornik_phd-existence-iv.pdf Autors: Dana BRABCOVÁ, Pavel KRŠEK, Jiří KOHOUT, Jana ZÁRUBOVÁ, Petr KULIŠŤÁK, Jan JOKL, Kristýna VACKOVÁ, Panajoti...

BACKGROUND: A comprehensive research study of the consequences of gambling careers which describes the target population of gamblers with regard to their risky personality traits and comorbidities such as disturbed relationships is lacking in the Czech Republic. While the majority of both outpatient and residential treatment facilities are currentl...

BACKGROUND: every drug abuse treatment system has to take motivation into consideration. Gender issues play an important role in treatment. The type of treatment (court-ordered or voluntary) is equally important. It is vital to pay attention to these factors while working with clients because they may facilitate the process of recovery. OBJECTIVES:...

This paper reviews the current situation concerning pathological gambling in the Czech Republic as a topic of growing relevance for addiction treatment services. Underlining the multifaceted nature of the issue, the paper explores the differences between addictions to psychoactive substances and slot machines, as well as looking into certain elemen...

Preventure je novou metodou v oblasti indikované primární prevence užívání návykových látek, která je zadaptovaná na české prostředí. Metodiku navrhly P. J. Conrod a S. H. Stewart, je postavena na identifikaci 4 osobnostních rysů pomocí diagnostického nástroje SURPS (Substance Use Risk Profile Scale). Osobnostní rysy se často vyskytují u dětí a ado...

The article describes a drug prevention programme which is currently being adapted to the Czech environment. The aim of this article is to provide information about the methodology of the Preventure targeted brief intervention and describe the psychological qualifications of its facilitators. The method comprises diagnostic screening and an indicat...

BACKGROUND: A person may use illegal drugs for many reasons, which, in most cases, involve the risk of breaking the law, prosecution and, as a consequence, compulsory treatment. Female drug users often enter treatment voluntarily in an attempt to abstain and start living a life free of addictive substances. They seek reasons for abstinence during t...

BACKGROUND: Self-esteem plays a role in the successful treatment of drug addiction. Our environment, what we think of ourselves, our self-esteem - these are aspects which are reflected in communication with others. They are projected onto our behaviour and relationships. By getting to know others, we get to know ourselves. As it is an important par...