T. K. Sztainert
TRAVIS K. SZTAINERT
Carleton University Gambling Lab
Research Associate
Address: a) Home 10 Cone Terrace, RR#1
Richmond, Ontario, Canada
K0A 2Z0
Phone: a) Home 613-889-8905
Email: tsztaine@connect.carleton.ca b) Office Carleton University b) Office
1125 Colonel by Drive
Department of Psychology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1S 5R5
613-520-2600 ext. 6312
Biography
Currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology at Carleton University, my research interests include factors that promote or maintain craving to gamble. I aim to find research and career opportunities, both inside and outside of academia, which may utilize my specialized knowledge and skills. Specific areas of expertise within research include methodological design, statistical analysis and critical reviews.
Education
Ph.D. in Psychology – In progress
Carleton University
Thesis: “Modulation of craving to gamble and food reward by Ghrelin”
M.A. in Psychology – 2009
Carleton University
Thesis: “Inhibiting Gambling Behaviour as an Antecedent of Craving”
B.A. Honours in Psychology - 2007
Highest Honours, Minor in Philosophy
Carleton University
Thesis: “The Effect of Near Wins on Craving to Gamble”
Publications a) Academic
Wohl, M. J. A., Sztainert, T., & Young, M. M. (in press). The CARE Model: How to improve Industry-
Government-Health Care Provider Linkages. In A. Blaszczynski (Ed.) The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of
Pathological Gambling. Wiley Press.
Sztainert, T., Wohl, M. J. A., McManus, J. F., & Stead, J. D. H. (in press). On being attracted to the possibility of a win: Reward sensitivity (via gambling motives) undermines treatment seeking among pathological
gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies.
Wohl, M. J. A., Gainsbury, S., Stewart, M. J., & Sztainert, T. (2012). Facilitating responsible gambling: The relative effectiveness of education-based animation and limit setting pop-up messages among electronic
gaming machine players. Journal of Gambling Studies.
Squires, E. C., Sztainert, T., Gillen, N., Caouette, J., & Wohl, M. J. A (2012). The Problem with Self-Forgiveness:
Forgiving the Self Deters Readiness to Change Among Gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies.
Wohl, M. J. A. & Sztainert, T. (2011). Where did all the pathological gamblers go? Gambling symptomatology
and stage of change predict attrition in longitudinal research. Journal of Gambling Studies.
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T. K. Sztainert b) Other
Sztainert, T. & McManus, J. (2012). Responsible gambling systems prior to 2001: A literature review [Research
Report]. Halifax, Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation.
Wohl, M. J. A., & Sztainert, T. (2011). Atlantic Lottery’s proposed player service approach: Review, assessment,
and recommendations [Research Report]. Moncton, NB: Atlantic Lotteries Corporation.
Young, M. M., Sztainert, T., & Santoro, M. (2010). The treatment and prevention of problem gambling in Ontario
ethno-cultural communities [Research Report]. Guelph, ON: Ontario Problem Gambling Research
Centre.
Conference Proceedings a) Presentations
Sztainert, T., Wohl, M. J. A. & Abizaid, A (2013, May). Starving to gamble: Hunger and gambling-related craving
interact to heighten persistent play among problem gamblers. Paper presented at the 15 th
International Conference on Gambling and Risk-taking, Las Vegas, NV.
Wohl, M. J. A., Sztainert, T., & Young, M. M. (2013, January). Antecedents of gambling-related craving:
Implications for initiatives to promote responsible gambling. Paper presented at the New Horizons in
Responsible Gambling Conference. Vancouver, BC.
Sztainert, T. K., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2009, May). Missing those who need help the most: How attrition in
longitudinal research differs among gambling pathology and willingness to change. Paper presented at the 14 th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-taking, Harrah's Lake Tahoe, NV. b) Posters
Sztainert, T., Wohl, M. J. A. & Abizaid, A (2013, June). Starving to gamble: Hunger and gambling-related craving
interact to heighten persistent play among problem gamblers. Poster presented at the 5 th annual
Young Researchers’ Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.
Sztainert T., Wohl, M. J. A., Stead, J., Anisman, H., & Matheson, K. (2012, April). Gambling motivations predict
reward drive among problem gamblers. Poster presented at the Alberta Gambling Research Institute’s
11th Annual Conference, Banff, Alberta.
Young, M. M., Wohl, M.J.A. and Sztainert, T. (2011, November). The Gambling Craving Scale: Psychometric
validation and behavioral outcomes. Poster presented at Issues of Substance (the Canadian Centre on
Substance Abuse national conference), Vancouver, British Columbia.
Sztainert, T. K., Squires, E. C., Gillen, N., Caouette, J., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2011, October). The problem with self-
forgiveness: Forgiving the self deters readiness to change in gamblers. Poster presented at the 12th
Annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sztainert, T., Young, M. M., & Santoro, M. (2011, April). What works: The treatment and prevention of problem
gambling in Ontario ethno-cultural communities. Poster presented at Discovery 2011, Ottawa,
Ontario.
Sztainert, T. K., Squires, E. C., Gillen, N., Caouette, J., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2011, March). Forgiving the self for
gambling undermines readiness to change. Poster presented at the 3 rd annual Young Researchers’
Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.
Sztainert, T. K., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2010, November). The effects of blocking gambling behaviour on craving.
Poster presented at the 11 th annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Academic Scholarships and Awards
Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Ontario Government, 2012-2013, $15000
Studentship, Ontario Problem Gambling and Research Centre, 2009-2012, $60000
P.D. McCormack Scholarship, Carleton University, 2009-2012, $8000
Conference Registration Scholarship, National Center for Responsible Gaming, 2011, $295
Conference Grant, Ontario Problem Gambling and Research Center, 2009, $2000
Departmental Scholarship, Carleton University, 2007, $4000
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Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship, Ontario Government, 2003-2006, $4864
Deans’ Honour List, Carleton University, 2004-2006
E. W. R. Steacie Scholarship, Carleton University, 2006, $2000
Lester Bowles Pearson Scholarship, Carleton University, 2005, $2000
Harry H. Southam Scholarship, Carleton University, 2004, $2000
Carleton University Entrance Scholarship, Carleton University, 2003, $2500
Employment a) Academic Employment
Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, Carleton University, 2007-2013
Research Assistant, Department of Psychology, Carleton University, 2007-2013
Contract Instructor, Department of Psychology, Carleton University, 2012 b) Other Employment
Market Researcher, Acuity Research Group Inc., Data Collection, 2008-2009
Co-owner and Founder, Private Paradise, Pool Maintenance and Servicing, 2007-2008
Manager and Technician, Stittsville Pool & Spa, Pool Maintenance and Servicing, 2004-2007
Service to the Profession
Journal of Gambling Issues, Ad Hoc Reviewer, 2010
The American Journal of Addictions, Ad Hoc Reviewer, 2009
Volunteer Experience
Website Designer and Administrator, PGSA, 2007-Current
President, Psychology Graduate Students Association [PGSA], 2009-2011
Graduate Student Association Committee Representative, PGSA, 2011
Volunteer Lecturer, Psychology Honours Essay Stream, 2011
Educational Volunteer, Brain Awareness Week, 2010
Social Committee Coordinator, PGSA, 2008-2009
Social Committee, PGSA, 2007-2008
Health Awareness Promoter, Super Power Truth Club, 2006
References
Available upon request.
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