South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) Test
Understand how gambling may be affecting your life in about 4 minutes. This 20 question screen is fast, clear, and reliable for spotting early warning signs and guiding next steps.
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Level of Gambling Problem Severity (LoGPS)
Level of Gambling Problem Severity (LoGPS)
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5.5
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3.2 — 7.8
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
Please read each question carefully and select one of the response options provided. Do not spend too much time considering your answers; choose the response that first comes to mind. Respond as honestly as possible. Do not try to create a favorable impression with your responses; they should reflect your actual experience.
- Never
- Sometimes (in less than half of losses)
- Almost always when I lose
- Always
- Never (or never played)
- Yes, in less than half of the times I lost
- Yes, almost always
- No
- Yes, in the past, but not now
- Yes
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South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This measure is designed as a brief screening tool to identify possible gambling-related problems. The South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) assesses behaviors and associated consequences that may indicate problematic gambling.
It consists of 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Items cover key domains such as gambling frequency, loss of control, and negative financial or interpersonal impacts.
The South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) was developed by Henry R. Lesieur and Sheila B. Blume and is commonly used in clinical and research settings to support initial identification of individuals who may require further assessment or referral.
Author: Henry R. Lesieur, Sheila B. Blume
Literature: Lesieur, H. R., & Blume, S. B. The South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS): A new instrument for the identification of pathological gamblers. American Journal of Psychiatry. 1987.
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