Gary C K Chan
Biographic Data
| ID | 8926919 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gary C K Chan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gary C K |
| FAMILY NAME | Chan |
| SIGNATURE | CHAN G C K |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Queensland |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Buy High, Sell Low”
The constant, substantial price fluctuations of cryptocurrency allow traders to engage in highly speculative trading that closely resembles gambling. With significant financial loss associated with adverse mental health outcomes, it is important to investigate the impact that market participation has on mental health. Therefore, we conducted interviews with 17 participants who self-reported problems due to trading. Thematic analysis was conducted…
Associations of Cannabis Use, High-Risk Alcohol Use, and Depressive Symptomology with Motivation and Attempts to Quit Cigarette Smoking Among Adults
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11469-023-01214-8
Cryptocurrency trading, mental health and addiction
Background: The volatility and 24/7 nature of the cryptocurrency market allows traders to engage in highly speculative trading patterns that closely resemble gambling. Considering its potential for addiction and economic loss, it is important to investigate the impact that cryptocurrency trading has on mental health. Therefore, we analyzed Reddit discussions regarding mental health, gambling, and addiction from members of the discussion board, r/…
Trends and Socio-Demographic Differences of Cannabis Vaping in the USA and Canada
Given the rise in cannabis vaping, it is important to highlight the heterogeneity in vaping different cannabis product because of the potential differences in their health risks. This study aims to estimate the trends and socio-demographic correlates of the use of various cannabis vaping products across jurisdiction with different legal status. Data from the 2018 (n = 27,169) and 2019 (n = 47,747) waves of the International Cannabis Policy Study …
Vaping on TikTok
Our findings illustrated that positively framed e-cigarette and vaping-related postings available without age restrictions on TikTok-a rising video-sharing platform that is popular among adolescents-have been viewed many times. Effective age restrictions are needed to reduce adolescents' potential exposure to videos that portray vaping positively
What is the prevalence and risk of cannabis use disorders among people who use cannabis? a systematic review and meta-analysis
Long-Term Outcomes of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Conduct Disorder
Rural and Urban Differences in Adolescent Alcohol Use, Alcohol Supply, and Parental Drinking
PURPOSE: Alcohol use is more prevalent in rural than urban areas in adult populations. Few studies have focused on adolescent drinking. This study investigated if adolescents in regional and rural areas of Australia were more likely to drink alcohol and if there were differences in parental drinking and alcohol supply across regions. METHODS: A subsample from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2013, the largest nationally representative …
Trend in alcohol use in Australia over 13 years
These findings are partially consistent with and support Skog's collectivity theory. There has been a turnaround in alcohol consumption after a decade-long uptrend, as evident in the collective decreases in alcohol consumption among nearly all types of drinkers. There was also a turnaround in rate of treatment seeking, which peaked at 2007 and then decreased steadily. The timing of this turnaround differs with level of drinking, with non-high ris…
Parental supply of alcohol to Australian minors
In Australia, there has been a substantial reduction in parental supply of alcohol to adolescents from 2010, and this factor may partially account for reductions in adolescent alcohol use
Beyond the Primary Influences of Parents and Peers on Very Young Adolescent Alcohol Use
This study examined the extent to which young adolescent alcohol use was related to alcohol-related norms and law enforcement of underage alcohol use, after accounting for known strong parent and peer correlates. Our sample consisted of 7,674 students ( X ̄ age = 12 years) from 30 Australian communities. Two-level (individuals nested within communities) binary logistic regression was used to examine relationships between recent alcohol use (last …
Beyond the Primary Influences of Parents and Peers on Very Young Adolescent Alcohol Use
This study examined the extent to which young adolescent alcohol use was related to alcohol-related norms and law enforcement of underage alcohol use, after accounting for known strong parent and peer correlates. Our sample consisted of 7,674 students ( X ̄ age = 12 years) from 30 Australian communities. Two-level (individuals nested within communities) binary logistic regression was used to examine relationships between recent alcohol use (last …
Beyond the Primary Influences of Parents and Peers on Very Young Adolescent Alcohol Use
This study examined the extent to which young adolescent alcohol use was related to alcohol-related norms and law enforcement of underage alcohol use, after accounting for known strong parent and peer correlates. Our sample consisted of 7,674 students ( X ̄ age = 12 years) from 30 Australian communities. Two-level (individuals nested within communities) binary logistic regression was used to examine relationships between recent alcohol use (last …
Long-Term Outcomes of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Conduct Disorder
Rural and Urban Differences in Adolescent Alcohol Use, Alcohol Supply, and Parental Drinking
PURPOSE: Alcohol use is more prevalent in rural than urban areas in adult populations. Few studies have focused on adolescent drinking. This study investigated if adolescents in regional and rural areas of Australia were more likely to drink alcohol and if there were differences in parental drinking and alcohol supply across regions. METHODS: A subsample from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2013, the largest nationally representative …
Trend in alcohol use in Australia over 13 years
These findings are partially consistent with and support Skog's collectivity theory. There has been a turnaround in alcohol consumption after a decade-long uptrend, as evident in the collective decreases in alcohol consumption among nearly all types of drinkers. There was also a turnaround in rate of treatment seeking, which peaked at 2007 and then decreased steadily. The timing of this turnaround differs with level of drinking, with non-high ris…
Parental supply of alcohol to Australian minors
In Australia, there has been a substantial reduction in parental supply of alcohol to adolescents from 2010, and this factor may partially account for reductions in adolescent alcohol use
What is the prevalence and risk of cannabis use disorders among people who use cannabis? a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vaping on TikTok
Our findings illustrated that positively framed e-cigarette and vaping-related postings available without age restrictions on TikTok-a rising video-sharing platform that is popular among adolescents-have been viewed many times. Effective age restrictions are needed to reduce adolescents' potential exposure to videos that portray vaping positively
Trends and Socio-Demographic Differences of Cannabis Vaping in the USA and Canada
Given the rise in cannabis vaping, it is important to highlight the heterogeneity in vaping different cannabis product because of the potential differences in their health risks. This study aims to estimate the trends and socio-demographic correlates of the use of various cannabis vaping products across jurisdiction with different legal status. Data from the 2018 (n = 27,169) and 2019 (n = 47,747) waves of the International Cannabis Policy Study …
Buy High, Sell Low”
The constant, substantial price fluctuations of cryptocurrency allow traders to engage in highly speculative trading that closely resembles gambling. With significant financial loss associated with adverse mental health outcomes, it is important to investigate the impact that market participation has on mental health. Therefore, we conducted interviews with 17 participants who self-reported problems due to trading. Thematic analysis was conducted…
Associations of Cannabis Use, High-Risk Alcohol Use, and Depressive Symptomology with Motivation and Attempts to Quit Cigarette Smoking Among Adults
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11469-023-01214-8
Cryptocurrency trading, mental health and addiction
Background: The volatility and 24/7 nature of the cryptocurrency market allows traders to engage in highly speculative trading patterns that closely resemble gambling. Considering its potential for addiction and economic loss, it is important to investigate the impact that cryptocurrency trading has on mental health. Therefore, we analyzed Reddit discussions regarding mental health, gambling, and addiction from members of the discussion board, r/…
Medicine (7 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (6 works) · Alcohol (5 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works)