Gambling and Self-Monitoring Test – SeMo
Measures gambling-related cognitive distortions, knowledge of problem gambling, and self-monitoring beliefs.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Gambling and Self-Monitoring Test – SeMo was developed by Nigel Turner, Nina Littman-Sharp, Masood Zangeneh, & William Spence (2002). It is designed to measure Gambling misconceptions 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 Misconceptions, Self-Monitoring and Awareness.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Misconceptions | 1,2,3,5,6,7,9 | 7 |
| Self-Monitoring and Awareness | 4,8,10,11,12,13,14 | 7 |
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 10 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 awareness / High misconceptions: 14 – 28
- Moderate awareness: 29 – 42
- High awareness / 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 specified.
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.