Gambling and Self-Monitoring Test (SeMo)
Measures knowledge, misconceptions, and self-monitoring awareness regarding gambling and problem gambling.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Gambling and Self-Monitoring Test (SeMo) was developed by Nigel Turner, Nina Littman-Sharp, Masood Zangeneh, and William Spence (2008). It is designed to measure Gambling knowledge and self-monitoring awareness. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Gambling Knowledge and Beliefs, Self-Monitoring.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Knowledge and Beliefs | 1,2,3,5,6,7,9,10,11,13,14 | 11 |
| Self-Monitoring | 4,8,12 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree.
The scale includes 9 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 14 to 56. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low knowledge / High misconceptions: 14 – 28
- Moderate knowledge / Moderate misconceptions: 29 – 42
- High knowledge / Low misconceptions: 43 – 56
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not reported.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.