Topic: Inherited gambling - page 10. (Read 3432 times)
A research cannot be certified as correct except it testable, verifiable and reliable. Like it was stated in the article referred by the author, the findings of these work needs further research to ascertain its reliability and dependability. More studies must be carried-out in different locations using different research techniques to either dispute or support the claims of current findings. For me, there is no behavior that is not inheritable because sometimes I see my children behave exactly the same way I did when I was at there age.
I know we are greatly influenced by the environment we are born into and sometimes become gamblers because of where we find ourselves, i also considered the possibility of gambling being hereditary and found out that it is also possible, that is gambling can be hereditary ,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
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Gambling is linked to a gene that is passed on through generations and a new study claims that it is passed on to both sons and daughters alike.
now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup, - Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
I doubt that it can be inherited or it runs in your blood but I believe that you are doing that because you have that kind of environment you are exposed to playing gambling that's why you copied the their habit but then you will not be addicted unless you let yourself to be that kind of person, you have the ability to stop yourself from being addicted and you can manage your gambling habits.
now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
Gambling can be inherited but the addictive part is a gradual development. If we do a close analysis females are less addicted to gambling even when the inherit this traits than the males reasons been that while this two genders with this traits grow one gets occupied with other activities and seldomly gamble while the other makes it an occupation or a perpetual habit. Gambling addiction is picked and as such it can be checked handled. - Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
I like to believe that it has something to do with your surroundings and your upbringing these two have more impact on your being a gambling addict, not all studies are perfect but what is proven is the environment where we grew up will have an impact on our behavior, yes there are families of doctors but it's not on the genes it's what the examples set by the parents and how their children pick them up.
What if you are an orphan then you just find out that your parents are compulsive gamblers will you change your behavior because it's on you when your upbringing is good.
Gambling is certainly not hereditary, but the sensitiveness to certain emotions and traits related to gambling addiction can be true.
For example those who gamble could be more inclined towards experiencing positive emotions (extraverted) - they like being in a casino surrounded by other people and taking risks. People who are lower in neuroticism (sensitivity to negative emotions) will also be more likely to indulge into gambling even after losing a lot as they crave that adrenaline and excitement.
To reply to your questions:
1) Yes, I would blame the individual if he/she becomes addicted. We always have a choice - it has been given to us by nature.
2) You will be amazed of what things can be achieved with dilligent effort and consistence.
3) You are not born with gambling addiction. You pick it up by habit.
For example those who gamble could be more inclined towards experiencing positive emotions (extraverted) - they like being in a casino surrounded by other people and taking risks. People who are lower in neuroticism (sensitivity to negative emotions) will also be more likely to indulge into gambling even after losing a lot as they crave that adrenaline and excitement.
To reply to your questions:
1) Yes, I would blame the individual if he/she becomes addicted. We always have a choice - it has been given to us by nature.
2) You will be amazed of what things can be achieved with dilligent effort and consistence.
3) You are not born with gambling addiction. You pick it up by habit.
I don't believe in that, I think it's more on an influence by the people that surround us than on the gens. My family is a fan of gambling especially cock fighting but I don't love that kind of gambling, instead, I'm more on sports betting and I'm enjoying it while they have never tried it yet.
Emotions is the number 1 problem when it comes to gambling, if we are easily addicted and we are weak emotionally, that's where the problem will start.
Emotions is the number 1 problem when it comes to gambling, if we are easily addicted and we are weak emotionally, that's where the problem will start.
You do have a point but for me being addicted into gambling is more of a choice or influenced by people in your surrounding and environment. Just like me, I wasn't into gambling before but when I graduated in college that's where it all I started to try. Thankfully, i'm not as addicted as I am compared to online gambling. Gambling addiction is mainly because of one reason and that is someone wanted to earn money in a fast way.
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
As a matter of fact, there is a biological theory that explains everything. From alcoholism to depression to schizophrenia. I can also say that there's definitely a biological theory for gambling addiction. It brings us back to the nature vs nurture debates. Therefore, as much as there is a theory that may explain the biological basis for gambling addiction, on the other hand, there is a psychological theory.
To answer you question, why should I blame an individual who gets addicted to gambling because it is supposedly wired in his DNA. I'd only blame the individual is he or she plays the victim card. There are lot of people who have the disposition to gamble but they don't. Psychosocial intervention can work for gambling addiction irrespective of the type. It boils down to the gambler. Is he or she willing to get helped?
I know we are greatly influenced by the environment we are born into and sometimes become gamblers because of where we find ourselves, i also considered the possibility of gambling being hereditary and found out that it is also possible, that is gambling can be hereditary ,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
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Gambling is linked to a gene that is passed on through generations and a new study claims that it is passed on to both sons and daughters alike.
now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup, - Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
I've read the same scenario but with psychopaths being involved. I just heard about this now so I decided to take a look at several articles regarding this matter and turns out that there are several studies that proves and back up the claim that gambling might be hereditary most especially the pathological gambling. Genetics really play a role in almost everything that we are. Genes could possibly predetermine what kind of future we will have, but I still believe that despite having a gene that says someone would be like this and the like, we can still change it and we have the freedom to choose the path that we want to take.
Genes might be able to somehow predict, but it doesn't necessarily mean that it will surely happen. It still lies in our very own hands and decision making. In addition, aside from genetics, environmental factor could be the one to influence someone to gamble to. The upbringing of a child is a big deal in impacting their development until they reach their adulthood. Hence, if a child will grow up with parents addicted in gambling, they might think that it is totally normal and okay and probably do it too.
I'm not sure about the DNA thingy though, maybe it has, but I think it's probably on what they see on their parents that is pass from generations to generations, not DNA per se. If you see you parents at a young age, have gambling sessions in your house (this is prevalent is Asian Culture, playing mah-jong). Definitely you can inherited this as you grow old. So it is still the environment that is the influencing factor and I think majority of gamblers some kind of interaction or are exposed to gambling when they are very young. But we have a choice, whether to fall victim or not.
I agree with you on this statement, gambling is not a DNA thing rather it can be inherited based on the constant knowledge or exposure of any gambling activity by parents to their children. For instants, a father who usually takes his son to go play Casinos or other gambling games, the more they visit there the more he is exposed to becoming like his father unless he sees a good reason not to be involved in gambling and that will probably be the fact that his father wasn't a successful gambler.In the other hand, a family who takes gambling as a major source of income in the family hence their means of survival, sustanance and investments are all gotten from gambling, they will likely pass their ideas of making money by teaching their children how to gamble. If they get acquainted with the skills of gambling nothing will stop their next generation from being part of the family business.
I’m not an expert but these researchers has a PhD and I trust them more than the opinion by someone who don’t have any expertise on this field.
This is a stupid conclusion, and you have won my ignore list. Congratulation!You shouldn't trust anyone based on who they are. That is the definition of genetic fallacy.
You have your own mind, so use it to think instead of relying everything on the so-called expert.
Gambling can be genetic and passed on to offspring, but I have noticed that females are not addicted as male when it comes to gambling and that gives me doubt about it, or maybe that is how it is in my region, men are most into gambling. Or maybe the gene is more concentrated in men than women.
Sounds a bit funny, though you have same point of view with me mate, When you go further into the study of Genetics, it shows that the genes equally has what is called recessive and dominant gene in humans.The trait that first appears or is visibly expressed in the organism is called the dominant trait. The trait that is present at the gene level but is masked and does not show itself in the organism is called the recessive trait. Dominant and recessive gene
Does that mean this condition is attributed to why the Male's gene here are mostly the dominant, maybe that's why we have more Males involved in gambling than the rate of Female ones that are into gambling. This keeps me wondering too how this traits is inherited mostly to the Males.
I disagree with the idea that problem gambling is inherited, or because of gene. Sure, some people are more risk taker than other, and have more interest in games. However, it doesn't mean if someone has the mentioned genetic makeup, he will develop into a gambling addict. It's a complex interaction between variables, genetic and environment. Saying that I'm addicted to gambling because of gene is just shifting responsibilities.
Disclaimer: my post here is only based on common sense and limited observation.
The opinion of DNA or the influence of genes that inherit the nature of gambling from generation to generation is not entirely true and it is only based on research from several scientists, many other factors that influence it as you explain about the influence of the surrounding environment, low self-control from gambling addiction, those who are far from the family and others. So that opinion is based on the location in my neighborhood and not the general opinion of all circles, because in my opinion if the influence of DNA is then when they are teenagers there are indications of behavior to gamble and they cannot get out of the casino. Disclaimer: my post here is only based on common sense and limited observation.
I disagree with the idea that problem gambling is inherited, or because of gene. Sure, some people are more risk taker than other, and have more interest in games. However, it doesn't mean if someone has the mentioned genetic makeup, he will develop into a gambling addict. It's a complex interaction between variables, genetic and environment. Saying that I'm addicted to gambling because of gene is just shifting responsibilities.
Disclaimer: my post here is only based on common sense and limited observation.
Disclaimer: my post here is only based on common sense and limited observation.
I don't think it can be inherited by personal experience.I have started to gamble at an age well over 21,maybe 27-29 as of age and the reason was a friend of mine who told me how to place a bet in sport betting and he told me that we can make a lot of money because we used to watch every single football match of Premier League and Serie A at that time.I was thrilled by this and decided to try,then I am still here gambling but not sport betting anymore rather now I only play slots.
If it were something inherited I would have gambled much earlier in age rather than well above the 21 mark.
If it were something inherited I would have gambled much earlier in age rather than well above the 21 mark.
I think everyone has a predisposition to gambling because all casinos are built on the same principles of psychology. Maybe it's in the DNA, but I think that this genetics is not only responsible for gambling addiction, but also for greed, encouragement, pleasure. So those people who are more prone to these feelings are more likely to be addicted.
I know we are greatly influenced by the environment we are born into and sometimes become gamblers because of where we find ourselves, i also considered the possibility of gambling being hereditary and found out that it is also possible, that is gambling can be hereditary ,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
Quote
Gambling is linked to a gene that is passed on through generations and a new study claims that it is passed on to both sons and daughters alike.
now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup, - Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
1 & 2. DNA or not,it doesn't mean they have to follow those impulses,there are many ways to prevent addiction,just don't expose yourself to gambling as much as possible and it's all good.
3. I don't think it's relevant,because addiction can infect anyone.Will it be worse? It's still depends on the individual self control and once again i think those DNA doesn't affect much.
Gambling might be hereditary on some cases but not to all.
I've known people from friends and families that is associated to gambling whether it's on games or sports but some of their child are not even interested to do gambling. It also vary of how their parents would introduce them to gambling and how they will incorporate it to them.
I've known people from friends and families that is associated to gambling whether it's on games or sports but some of their child are not even interested to do gambling. It also vary of how their parents would introduce them to gambling and how they will incorporate it to them.
There is a saying that the fruit does not fall far from the tree, although that is not entirely true and depends on the person.
and all drug use, gambling, eating, and other compulsive behaviors have a genetic component, but remember that just because Mom or Dad is a gambler doesn't mean your child will get genes that can influence the desire to gamble or things that will harm the child.
and all drug use, gambling, eating, and other compulsive behaviors have a genetic component, but remember that just because Mom or Dad is a gambler doesn't mean your child will get genes that can influence the desire to gamble or things that will harm the child.
I know we are greatly influenced by the environment we are born into and sometimes become gamblers because of where we find ourselves, i also considered the possibility of gambling being hereditary and found out that it is also possible, that is gambling can be hereditary ,
I totally agree.
In some Asian countries, cultural influences are very closely related to gambling activities (local) this becomes very relevant to the living environment, affects the local area and becomes a hereditary culture including gambling.
now come to think of it since it is difficult to escape our genetic makeup,
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
- Would you blame an individual who becomes addicted to gambling because it is wired to his DNA?
-Can their gambling problem be put in check by regular methods?
I don't think it's relevant in this century if someone blames his addiction to something especially gambling because he has the genes and DNA from his ancestors who actually had a gambling tendency.
a person who is responsible and can think intelligently chooses policy choices for the activities he will do.
depends on the individual himself and the main factor is the intention to change.
-Will the addiction be worse than someone who picked up the habit?
Everyone is very potentially addicted for many other reasons not only in the case of gambling.
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