Chimezie Obinna Odionye
Biographic Data
| ID | 9804343 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Chimezie Obinna Odionye |
| GIVEN NAMES | Chimezie Obinna |
| FAMILY NAME | Odionye |
| SIGNATURE | ODIONYE C O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nigeria |
| ORCID | 0009-0008-0577-1089 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Deconstructing Methodological Paradigms in Adolescent Gambling Research
Betting as Survival, Not Recreation
This commentary critiques the application of individualized responsible gambling (RG) tools, as advanced in recent psychological research by Michael J. A. Wohl and colleagues, within the context of Nigeria’s sports betting landscape. Drawing on their work on voluntary pre-commitment, feedback mechanisms like the Positive Play Quiz, and cognitive models such as the illusion of control, the piece argues that these interventions, rooted in Western r…
Behavioral addictions in Africa
Behavioral addictions, including problematic internet use, gaming, and gambling, are emerging as significant public health concerns in Africa, driven by rapid digitalization and socioeconomic shifts. This commentary provides a critical overview of the current state of behavioral addictions in Africa, examining prevalence, cultural influences, and systemic barriers to research and intervention. Despite growing evidence of harm, particularly among …
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Deconstructing Methodological Paradigms in Adolescent Gambling Research
Betting as Survival, Not Recreation
This commentary critiques the application of individualized responsible gambling (RG) tools, as advanced in recent psychological research by Michael J. A. Wohl and colleagues, within the context of Nigeria’s sports betting landscape. Drawing on their work on voluntary pre-commitment, feedback mechanisms like the Positive Play Quiz, and cognitive models such as the illusion of control, the piece argues that these interventions, rooted in Western r…
Behavioral addictions in Africa
Behavioral addictions, including problematic internet use, gaming, and gambling, are emerging as significant public health concerns in Africa, driven by rapid digitalization and socioeconomic shifts. This commentary provides a critical overview of the current state of behavioral addictions in Africa, examining prevalence, cultural influences, and systemic barriers to research and intervention. Despite growing evidence of harm, particularly among …
Gambling Behavior and Treatments (3 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Accountability (1 work) · Addiction (1 work) · Behavioral addiction (1 work) · Causal inference (1 work) · Cognitive reframing (1 work) · Cultural diversity (1 work) · developmental context (1 work)