Luke Clark
@lukeclark.bsky.social
Professor of Psychology @ UBC Vancouver, Director, Centre for Gambling Research. Gambling harm | decision making | behavioural addictions
Reposted by Luke Clark
The Centre for Gambling Research (led by @lukeclark.bsky.social ) is on bluesky.
Give @cgr-ubc.bsky.social a follow for updates on our research!
Give @cgr-ubc.bsky.social a follow for updates on our research!
August 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Centre for Gambling Research (led by @lukeclark.bsky.social ) is on bluesky.
Give @cgr-ubc.bsky.social a follow for updates on our research!
Give @cgr-ubc.bsky.social a follow for updates on our research!
Reposted by Luke Clark
Video game loot boxes offer randomized rewards for a low cost. For many, it provides the thrill of winning rare prizes. But for others, it could serve as a gateway for something far riskier: gambling.
A new study by @lukeclark.bsky.social investigates this, and the results are striking. Read more⬇️
A new study by @lukeclark.bsky.social investigates this, and the results are striking. Read more⬇️
When gaming leads to gambling: the risks of loot boxes - Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | DMCBH
In recent years, video games have evolved far beyond being “just a game.” Today’s digital landscapes are filled with in-game purchases and upgrades, such
www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
July 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Video game loot boxes offer randomized rewards for a low cost. For many, it provides the thrill of winning rare prizes. But for others, it could serve as a gateway for something far riskier: gambling.
A new study by @lukeclark.bsky.social investigates this, and the results are striking. Read more⬇️
A new study by @lukeclark.bsky.social investigates this, and the results are striking. Read more⬇️
Reposted by Luke Clark
New on The BASIS: We review a study by researchers from Tampere University, Finland that assessed how basic psychological needs affect the relationship between gambling and gaming to escape daily life and problematic gambling and gaming. basisonline.org/2025/04/15/u...
April 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
New on The BASIS: We review a study by researchers from Tampere University, Finland that assessed how basic psychological needs affect the relationship between gambling and gaming to escape daily life and problematic gambling and gaming. basisonline.org/2025/04/15/u...
Reposted by Luke Clark
@elepetrovs.bsky.social, @katialha.bsky.social, and I are organising an online workshop on games and advertising.
Two parts:
1️⃣: paper presentations; and
2️⃣: workshop on how to use social media ad repositories.
Abstract deadline: 19 May 2025
Workshop: 12 June 2025
Details: bit.ly/advertising-...
Two parts:
1️⃣: paper presentations; and
2️⃣: workshop on how to use social media ad repositories.
Abstract deadline: 19 May 2025
Workshop: 12 June 2025
Details: bit.ly/advertising-...
Sign in to your account
bit.ly
April 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
@elepetrovs.bsky.social, @katialha.bsky.social, and I are organising an online workshop on games and advertising.
Two parts:
1️⃣: paper presentations; and
2️⃣: workshop on how to use social media ad repositories.
Abstract deadline: 19 May 2025
Workshop: 12 June 2025
Details: bit.ly/advertising-...
Two parts:
1️⃣: paper presentations; and
2️⃣: workshop on how to use social media ad repositories.
Abstract deadline: 19 May 2025
Workshop: 12 June 2025
Details: bit.ly/advertising-...
Reposted by Luke Clark
I got to write a little something about the illusion of control.
Thanks to @natrevpsych.bsky.social I now have a my first single author publication ✨
Check out their other journalclub papers, it‘s a cool article format for ECRs!
Thanks to @natrevpsych.bsky.social I now have a my first single author publication ✨
Check out their other journalclub papers, it‘s a cool article format for ECRs!
The illusion of control in problematic gambling behaviour
Journal Club by Charlotte Eben (@charlotteeben.bsky.social)
go.nature.com/4l73Ntd
Journal Club by Charlotte Eben (@charlotteeben.bsky.social)
go.nature.com/4l73Ntd
March 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I got to write a little something about the illusion of control.
Thanks to @natrevpsych.bsky.social I now have a my first single author publication ✨
Check out their other journalclub papers, it‘s a cool article format for ECRs!
Thanks to @natrevpsych.bsky.social I now have a my first single author publication ✨
Check out their other journalclub papers, it‘s a cool article format for ECRs!
Reposted by Luke Clark
I am thrilled to share this call for papers with you at the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science.
@cassie-boness.bsky.social and I, alongside @aidangcw.bsky.social, are looking for proposals on the science and practice of behavioral addictions research.
www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
@cassie-boness.bsky.social and I, alongside @aidangcw.bsky.social, are looking for proposals on the science and practice of behavioral addictions research.
www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
www.apa.org
April 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I am thrilled to share this call for papers with you at the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science.
@cassie-boness.bsky.social and I, alongside @aidangcw.bsky.social, are looking for proposals on the science and practice of behavioral addictions research.
www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
@cassie-boness.bsky.social and I, alongside @aidangcw.bsky.social, are looking for proposals on the science and practice of behavioral addictions research.
www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
Reposted by Luke Clark
Alberta, like Ontario before it, is moving to expand and privatize online gambling. In a new OpEd, @lukeclark.bsky.social and I argue that British Columbia should not follow suit.
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
Opinion: Dangers of going all-in on online gambling
Opening B.C.’s online gambling to private companies would make many British Columbians' wages turn to wagers lost to private companies
vancouversun.com
April 4, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Alberta, like Ontario before it, is moving to expand and privatize online gambling. In a new OpEd, @lukeclark.bsky.social and I argue that British Columbia should not follow suit.
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
Reposted by Luke Clark
I’m joining City University of Hong Kong as an Assistant Professor. By establishing the Creative Media Policy Observatory, we will ‘scale up’ and conduct more empirical research on video game law and regulation, and also explore the policy issues relating to adjacent creative media industries. 🔬⚖️🎮👾
March 27, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I’m joining City University of Hong Kong as an Assistant Professor. By establishing the Creative Media Policy Observatory, we will ‘scale up’ and conduct more empirical research on video game law and regulation, and also explore the policy issues relating to adjacent creative media industries. 🔬⚖️🎮👾
Reposted by Luke Clark
New preprint: Does the habit theory of addictions extend to disordered gambling?🤔 osf.io/preprints/os...
In this review paper with @lukeclark.bsky.social, we dive into the theory, examine the current evidence, and provide suggestions for future research! 📖✨
In this review paper with @lukeclark.bsky.social, we dive into the theory, examine the current evidence, and provide suggestions for future research! 📖✨
OSF
osf.io
March 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
New preprint: Does the habit theory of addictions extend to disordered gambling?🤔 osf.io/preprints/os...
In this review paper with @lukeclark.bsky.social, we dive into the theory, examine the current evidence, and provide suggestions for future research! 📖✨
In this review paper with @lukeclark.bsky.social, we dive into the theory, examine the current evidence, and provide suggestions for future research! 📖✨
Reposted by Luke Clark
One of my favorite projects (doi.org/10.1556/2006...) just won the Best Paper of the Year 2023 in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions Award.
Currently we are working on the empirical follow-up, so stay tuned.
A little summary of what we did and why it is one of my favorites in this thread🧵
Currently we are working on the empirical follow-up, so stay tuned.
A little summary of what we did and why it is one of my favorites in this thread🧵
akjournals.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
One of my favorite projects (doi.org/10.1556/2006...) just won the Best Paper of the Year 2023 in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions Award.
Currently we are working on the empirical follow-up, so stay tuned.
A little summary of what we did and why it is one of my favorites in this thread🧵
Currently we are working on the empirical follow-up, so stay tuned.
A little summary of what we did and why it is one of my favorites in this thread🧵
Reposted by Luke Clark
Announcing.....a new edition of Uncensored Advice for getting into grad school! Now with some info on emerging opps for a masters in psychology! Check it out for FREE: mitch.web.unc.edu/wp-content/u....
#psychology
#PsychSky
#mentalhealth
#PsychSciSky
#ClinPsych
#psychology
#PsychSky
#mentalhealth
#PsychSciSky
#ClinPsych
January 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Announcing.....a new edition of Uncensored Advice for getting into grad school! Now with some info on emerging opps for a masters in psychology! Check it out for FREE: mitch.web.unc.edu/wp-content/u....
#psychology
#PsychSky
#mentalhealth
#PsychSciSky
#ClinPsych
#psychology
#PsychSky
#mentalhealth
#PsychSciSky
#ClinPsych
Reposted by Luke Clark
** We are hiring ** Associate Prof / Full Prof position in Cognitive Neuroscience. Amazing department, rated top in the UK for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience. Can hire internationally, so flagging for USA colleagues (all countries welcome). Come join us in London
The Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience is the most wonderful place to work. Supportive, bright colleagues doing incredible research in beautiful Queen Square. Do get in touch if you have any questions. Come join us!
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
** We are hiring ** Associate Prof / Full Prof position in Cognitive Neuroscience. Amazing department, rated top in the UK for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience. Can hire internationally, so flagging for USA colleagues (all countries welcome). Come join us in London
Reposted by Luke Clark
Eleanor Maguire, who died 4 January at age 54, pioneered the famous London taxi-driver study and naturalistic approaches for studying spatial and episodic memory in people.
By @callimcflurry.bsky.social
www.thetransmitter.org/memory/remem...
By @callimcflurry.bsky.social
www.thetransmitter.org/memory/remem...
Remembering Eleanor Maguire, ‘trailblazer’ of human memory
Maguire, mastermind of the famous London taxi-driver study, broadened the field and championed the importance of spatial representations in memory.
www.thetransmitter.org
January 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Eleanor Maguire, who died 4 January at age 54, pioneered the famous London taxi-driver study and naturalistic approaches for studying spatial and episodic memory in people.
By @callimcflurry.bsky.social
www.thetransmitter.org/memory/remem...
By @callimcflurry.bsky.social
www.thetransmitter.org/memory/remem...
Reposted by Luke Clark
Poster submissions for the Computational Psychiatry Conference 2025 in Tübingen are now open. Deadline is 7th February. Symposium submissions are open until 15th January. www.cpconf.org. Please RB.
Computational Psychiatry Conference
Tübingen, Germany (July 14-16, 2025)
www.cpconf.org
January 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Poster submissions for the Computational Psychiatry Conference 2025 in Tübingen are now open. Deadline is 7th February. Symposium submissions are open until 15th January. www.cpconf.org. Please RB.
Reposted by Luke Clark
My latest paper looks at how and why people use voluntary deposit limits.
We found that most online sports bettors see deposit limits as useful and good practice, but these are for those who can't control their gambling
Barriers to use include not knowing what limit to set
doi.org/10.1080/1366...
We found that most online sports bettors see deposit limits as useful and good practice, but these are for those who can't control their gambling
Barriers to use include not knowing what limit to set
doi.org/10.1080/1366...
January 8, 2025 at 3:48 AM
My latest paper looks at how and why people use voluntary deposit limits.
We found that most online sports bettors see deposit limits as useful and good practice, but these are for those who can't control their gambling
Barriers to use include not knowing what limit to set
doi.org/10.1080/1366...
We found that most online sports bettors see deposit limits as useful and good practice, but these are for those who can't control their gambling
Barriers to use include not knowing what limit to set
doi.org/10.1080/1366...
Reposted by Luke Clark
Five years ago, as we ⬆️ diversity of Penn Cardiology Grand Rounds with Penn Women in Cardiology, I wondered what the U.S. landscape of Cardiology Grand Rounds speakerships was
Proud to work w/this amazing team to answer this question, now in @jama.com Cardiology
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Proud to work w/this amazing team to answer this question, now in @jama.com Cardiology
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Cardiology Grand Rounds Speaker Diversity
This cross-sectional study examines data for grand rounds lectures at 42 US institutions to gauge the representation of women among cardiology grand rounds speakers.
jamanetwork.com
January 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Five years ago, as we ⬆️ diversity of Penn Cardiology Grand Rounds with Penn Women in Cardiology, I wondered what the U.S. landscape of Cardiology Grand Rounds speakerships was
Proud to work w/this amazing team to answer this question, now in @jama.com Cardiology
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Proud to work w/this amazing team to answer this question, now in @jama.com Cardiology
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Cool effect as the morning fog lifted, walking dogs in West Van
December 30, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Cool effect as the morning fog lifted, walking dogs in West Van
Reposted by Luke Clark
Worth noting that the authors of the paper coded whether the person asking the questions is male and female. They do find evidence that it is male academics that are systematically more hostile to women (they seem to especially do it in job market talks, although those are longer seminars, etc)
“Women are asked more questions during a seminar and the questions asked of women presenters are more likely to be patronizing or hostile. These effects are not due to women presenting in different fields, different seminar series, or different topics…”
www.nber.org/papers/w28494
www.nber.org/papers/w28494
Gender and the Dynamics of Economics Seminars
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...
www.nber.org
December 29, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Worth noting that the authors of the paper coded whether the person asking the questions is male and female. They do find evidence that it is male academics that are systematically more hostile to women (they seem to especially do it in job market talks, although those are longer seminars, etc)
Reposted by Luke Clark
Just bumping this up for those who may have missed earlier announcements-- we have a new PI position in the Neuroscience & Mental Health program here at SickKids. Neural and glial mechanisms in cognition.
Scientist/Senior Scientist – Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto – Canadian Association for Neuroscience
can-acn.org
December 27, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Just bumping this up for those who may have missed earlier announcements-- we have a new PI position in the Neuroscience & Mental Health program here at SickKids. Neural and glial mechanisms in cognition.
Big thanks to @charlotteeben.bsky.social for the nudge , and @katiew.bsky.social @micahgallen.com and @jcesarpl.bsky.social for the awesome starter packs for addiction sci, cog neuro, behavioural addictions
December 24, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Big thanks to @charlotteeben.bsky.social for the nudge , and @katiew.bsky.social @micahgallen.com and @jcesarpl.bsky.social for the awesome starter packs for addiction sci, cog neuro, behavioural addictions
Oh, this is fun. Feels like a game of Sardines where I’ve just discovered about 200 ex-tweep academics hiding behind a tree. Great to see everybody
December 24, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Oh, this is fun. Feels like a game of Sardines where I’ve just discovered about 200 ex-tweep academics hiding behind a tree. Great to see everybody