Salford Business School Dr. Jonathan Parke

Dr. Jonathan Parke is a senior lecturer in Gambling Studies at the Centre for the Study of Gambling, University of Salford. His main areas of expertise include internet gambling, poker behaviour, social responsibility and electronic gaming machines. He recently led on the largest ever academic research study into online poker and casino gambling, a study commissioned by eCOGRA. Jonathan has also been prominent in the development of the UK's first ever education programme for counsellors in the area of problem gambling. Jonathan also delivers training on the psychology of gambling and social responsibility to various stakeholders in the area of gambling and acts in a consultant capacity in legal cases, to regulators and various sectors of the gambling industry.

Qualifications

2000 - 2007 Structural Factors in Gambling PhD Nottingham Trent University
1994 - 1998 Social Psychology BSc (Hons) University of Ulster
1996 -1997 Economics and Psychology (BEdI) John Carroll University, Ohio

Teaching

I have taught gambling studies in higher education for eight years. I have seven years of
supervisory experience of gambling research projects including both undergraduate and post-graduateresearch. At the University of Salford, I am co-ordinator for the gambling studies programmes including the short programmes such as the GamCare programme 'Professional Development in Gambling' and the modules for the Gambling and Leisure Management Programmes. The GamCare programme was launched this year, and was aimed at developing skills and knowledge for therapists and helpline staff in all areas of gambling studies including psychology, public policy, technology, addiction and treatment. I also deliver bespoke training sessions in gambling behaviour with particular reference to slot machine play, social responsibility and internet gambling.

Research

Publications

Refereed Journals and Reports

Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2002). The social impact of internet gambling. Social Science Computer Review, 20, 312-320.

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2002). Slot machine gamblers - Why are they so hard to study? Journal of Gambling Issues, 6. located at : http://www.camh.net/ egambling/issue6/opinion/index.html

Griffiths, M.D., Parke, J. & Wood, R.T.A. (2002). Excessive gambling and substance abuse: Is there a relationship? Journal of Substance Abuse, 7, 187-190.

Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2004). Gambling on the Internet: Some practical advice to give clients. Journal of Gambling Issues, 11. Located at: http://www.camh.net/egambling/issue11/jgi_11_griffiths_parke.html.

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2004). Gambling addiction and the evolution of the 'near miss'. Addiction Theory and Research, 12(5), 407-412.

Parke, A., Griffiths, M., & Parke, J. (2005) Can playing poker be good for you? Poker as a transferable skill. Journal of Gambling Issues, 14. Located at: http://www.camh.net/egambling/issue14/jgi_14_parke.html

Griffiths, M.D., Parke, A. & Parke, J. (2005). Gambling-related violence: An issue for the police? Police Journal, 78, 223-227.

Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2005). The psychology of music in gambling environments: An observational research note. Journal of Gambling Issues, 13. Located at : http://www.camh.net/egambling/issue13/jgi_13_griffiths_2.html.

Parke, J. and Griffiths, M. D. (2006). The structural characteristics of slot machine gambling revisited. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 4, 151-179.

Wood, R.T.A., Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2007). The acquisition, development, and maintenance of online poker playing in a student sample. CyberPsychology and Behavior, 10, 354-361.

Parke, J. and Griffiths, M. D. (2007). Positive thinking among slot machine gamblers: a case of maladaptive coping? International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 5, 39-52.

Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2007). Betting on the couch: A thematic analysis of Internet gambling using case studies. Social Psychological Review, 9(2), 29-36.

Vaughan-Williams, L., Page, L., Parke, J. and Rigbye, J. L. (2008). A secondary analysis of the British Gambling Prevalence Survey 2007. Report prepared for the Gambling Commission, Great Britain.

Parke, J. Rigbye, J. L. and Parke, A. (2008). Cashless and card-based technology in gambling: a review of the literature. Report prepared for the Gambling Commission, Great Britain.

Griffiths, M., Parke, J., Wood, R. & Rigbye, J. (2009). Further findings from an online student poker survey. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, in press.

MORI, Forrest, D. K., McHale, I. and Parke, J. (2009). British Survey of Young People and Gambling 2008-2009. Report prepared for the National Lottery Commission, Great Britain.

Parke, A., Parke, J. & Rigbye, J. To be submitted. A qualitative investigation into consumer protection and online gambling environment. International Journal of Gambling Studies.

Book Chapters

Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2003). The environmental psychology of gambling. In G. Reith (Ed.), Gambling : Who wins? Who Loses? pp. 277-292. New York : Prometheus Books.

Griffiths, M.D., Wood, R.T.A., Parke, J. & Parke, A. (2006). Dissociative states in problem gambling. In C. Allcock (Ed.). Current Issues Related To Dissociation. pp.27-37. Melbourne: Australian Gaming Council.

Zangeneh, M., Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2007). The marketing of gambling. In Zangeneh, M., Blaszczynski, A., and Turner, N. (Eds.), In The Pursuit of Winning: Problem Gambling Theory, Research and Treatment. Toronto: PAS e-Publishing Services.

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2007). The role of structural characteristics in gambling. In G. Smith, D. Hodgins & R. Williams (Eds.), Research and Measurement Issues in Gambling Studies. New York: Elsevier.

Griffiths. M.D., Wood, R.T.A. & Parke, J. (2007). Young people's gambling. In You Bet! Gambling Educational Materials For Young People Aged 11-16 Years. pp.84-101. Tacade: Manchester (ISBN: 1-902-469-194).

Griffiths. M.D., Wood, R.T.A. & Parke, J. (2007). Young people's gambling. In Just Another Game? Gambling Educational Materials For Young People Aged 13-19 Years. pp.72-79. Tacade: Manchester. (ISBN 1-902469-208).

Professional and Other Journals

Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2003). The psychology of the fruit machine. Psychology Review, 9(4), 12-16.

Griffiths, M.D. , Parke, A. & Parke, J. (2003). Violence in gambling environments: A cause for concern? Justice of the Peace, 167, 424-426.

Griffiths, M.D., Parke, A., & Parke, J. (2004). Gambling can be a health issue. British Medical Journal (online). Located at : http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/eletters/329/7467/674-a

Parke, A., Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2004). The structural characteristics of internet gambling and their effects on gambling behaviour. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Online-Forschung Proceedings. Located at : http://www.dgof.de/gor02/index_3.html

Griffiths, M.D., Parke, A., Wood, R.T.A. & Parke, J. (2006). Internet gambling: An overview of psychosocial impacts. Gaming Research and Review Journal, 27(1), 27-39.

Griffiths, M.D., Wood, R.T.A. & Parke, J. (2008). Reducing addiction risk in developing online games. World Online Gambling Law Report , 7 (5), 15-16.

Griffiths, M.D., Wood, R.T.A. & Parke, J. (2008). Reducing addiction risk in developing online games., E-Commerce, Law and Policy, 10(5), 15-16.

Books; Monographs; Edited Collections

Sutton, M., Perry, B., Parke, J. and John-baptiste, C. (2007). Getting the Message Across: Using the media to reduce racial and ethnic prejudices. Home Office Research Report. London: Home Office.

Conference Papers

Seminars

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2001, March). The environmental psychology of slot machine playing. Paper presented to the Postgraduate Conference, Cumberland Lodge, Egham.

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2002, May). The contemporary psychology of the fruit machine and implications for youth in the UK. Invited paper presented at The Society for the Study of Gambling, London.

Parke, J., Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, A.J. (2002, Sept.). New developments in the cognitive psychology of slot machine playing. Paper presented to the Postgraduate Conference, Hilton Hotel, Leicester.

Parke, J. (2008, January). Adolescent Gambling in the UK. Paper presented at the Tacade Regional Seminar for Adolescent Gambling, Manchester.

Refereed Papers

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2001, July). The social psychology of the fruit machine (revisited). Paper presented at the British Psychological Society Social Psychology Section Conference, University of Surrey.

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2001, November). Internet gambling : A small qualitative pilot study. Paper presented at the 'Psychology and Internet : A European Perspective' Conference (British Psychological Society), Farnborough.

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2002, April). International differences in slot machine gambling. Paper presented at the Canadian Foundation on Compulsive Gambling (Discovery 2002) Conference, Niagara Falls, Canada.

Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2002, April). The environmental psychology of gambling: An observational analysis. Paper presented at the Canadian Foundation on Compulsive Gambling (Discovery 2002) Conference, Niagara Falls, Canada.

Parke, J., Griffiths, M.D & Parke, A.J. (2002, Sept.). Self-delusion as coping mechanism for slot-machine gamblers. Paper presented at the British Psychological Society Social Psychology Section Conference, University of Huddersfield.

Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2002, Oct.). The psychology of the fruit machine: the role of structural characteristics. Paper presented at the 5th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Barcelona, Spain.

Parke, J., Griffiths, M.D &. Parke, A.J. (2002, Oct.). Positive thinking among slot machine gamblers: a case for maladaptive coping. Paper presented at the 5th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Barcelona, Spain.

Parke, J., Griffiths, M.D. & Turner, N. (2003, May). International differences in slot machine gambling. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Vancouver, Canada.

Parke, J., Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, A. (2003, May). A new typology of British slot machine players. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Vancouver, Canada.

Parke, A., Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2003, May). Psychology of Slot Machine Gambling: Three empirical studies. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Vancouver, Canada.

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2004, May). Culture specificity in electronic gaming machines. Paper presented at the Gambling and Problem Gambling in New Zealand International Gambling Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2004, May). "Ripping machines": A framework for understanding slot machine players in the United Kingdom. Paper presented at the Gambling and Problem Gambling in New Zealand International Gambling Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2004, September). Cultural variations in slot machine play: Implications for understanding gaming addiction. Paper presented at the British Psychological Society Social Psychology Section Conference, University of Liverpool.

Griffiths, M.D., Wood, R.T.A. & Parke, J. (2006, May). A psychosocial investigation of student online poker players. Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, Lake Tahoe, USA.

Parke, J. & Griffiths, M.D. (2006, May). A synopsis of research on recent gambling behaviour among EGM players in the United Kingdom. Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, Lake Tahoe, USA.

Parke, J., Wood, R.T.A., Griffiths. M.D. & Rigbye, J. (2006, August). Net poker behaviour: findings from an online student survey. Paper presented at the 1st Global Remote and E-Gambling Research Institute Conference, Amsterdam, Holland.

Parke, J., Rigbye, J., Parke, A., Wood, R. T. A. and Vaughan Williams, L. (2008). An Exploratory Invesitgation into the Behaviours and Attitudes of Internet Casino and Internet Poker Players. Paper presented at the 7th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Nova Gorica, Slovenia.

Invited Papers

Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2001, February). Aspects of the psychology of slot-machine gambling. Invited paper presented at 'The Future of Slot-Machine Gambling in Britain' Conference, London.

Griffiths, M.D., Parke, J., Parke, A. & Wood, R.T.A. (2004, October). Internet gambling and Internet addiction: Is there a relationship? Invited paper presented at the Society for the Study of Gambling, London.

Griffiths, M.D., Parke, A. & Parke, J. (2007, January). Social responsibility and instant gaming. Invited paper presented at the World Lottery Association/European Lotteries Conference, London.

Parke, J., Rigbye, J. L., Parke, A., L., Sjenitzer, J., Wood R. T. A., Winder, B., Vaughan Williams, L. (2007, January). eCOGRA Global Online Gamblers Survey. Invited paper presented at International Casino Exhibition, Earls Court, London.

Wood, R.T.A., Griffiths, M.D. & Parke, J. (2007, October). The Gambling Assessment Measure: Risk Involving Structural Characteristics (GAM-RiSC). Invited paper to the Nova Scotia Responsible Gambling Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Parke, J., Rigbye, J. L., Parke, A., L., Sjenitzer, J., Wood R. T. A., Winder, B., Vaughan Williams, L. (2007, October). Corporate Social Responsibility in Internet Gambling: Player Perspectives. Invited paper presented at International Responsible Gaming Organization: "Putting Research into Practice", Stockholm, Sweden.

Parke, J. and Rigbye, J. (2008, February). Internet Gambling and Youth: A Brief Overview. Invited paper presented at SkolPolicy conference: "Gameover", Linkoping, Sweden.

Griffiths, M.D., Wood, R.T.A. & Parke, J. (2008, March). GAM-GaRD: A brief overview. Invited paper presented to the Public Interest Group, Camelot Plc, London.

Parke, J., (2008, April). Current controversies in Social Responsibility in Internet Gambling. Invited paper presented at the Responsible Gaming Day at the European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium.

Griffiths, M.D., Wood, R.T.A. & Parke, J. (2008, April). GAM-GaRD (Gaming Assessment Measure: Guidance about Responsible Design): A new tool for the gaming industry. Invited paper presented at the Responsible Gaming Academy, Casinos Austria, Vienna, Austria.

Griffiths, M.D., Wood, R.T.A. & Parke, J. (2008, May). GAM-GaRD (Gaming Assessment Measure: Guidance about Responsible Design): A new tool for the gaming industry. Invited paper presented at the Svenska Spel Gaming Conference, Stockholm, Sweden.

Parke, J., Parke, A., & Rigbye, J. (2008, October). Social Responsibility in Online Gambling: Current Trends and Future Directions. Invited paper at the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation's Annual Conference on Social Responsibility in Gambling, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Parke, J. (2009, February). Using Technology to Tame Technology. Invited paper at the Annual Industry Seminar entitled "The Gambling Industry: Beyond the Gloom".

Parke, J. (2009, March). An Exploratory Investigation into the Attitudes and Behaviours of Online Casino and Poker Players Invited paper at the International Internet Gambling Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Parke, J., Rigbye, J., Parke, A., Wood, R. T. A. and Vaughan Williams, L. (2009, April). Responsible Gambling in Cyberspace: Current Issues and Future Directions. Invited paper at the Society for the Study of Gambling, London, England.