World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
53
Citations
9391
World Ranking
4852
National Ranking
26

Overview

Max Abbott is affiliated with Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand. Their research primarily centers on psychology, with a notable focus on clinical psychology. Their work also touches on sociology and political science, applied psychology, psychiatry and mental health, as well as plant science.

The main topics covered in Abbott's research include gambling behavior and treatments, sexuality, behavior, and technology, impact of technology on adolescents, digital mental health interventions, COVID-19 and mental health, schizophrenia research and treatment, and digital games and media.

Abbott has contributed papers to several publication venues, most frequently to Public Health and the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. Additional publications appear in Comprehensive Psychiatry, the Journal of Behavioral Addictions, and International Gambling Studies.

Notable recent papers authored by Abbott include:

  • The changing epidemiology of gambling disorder and gambling-related harm: public health implications, 2020, Public Health
  • Gambling and gambling-related harm: recent World Health Organization initiatives, 2020, Public Health

Additional highly cited works in the field, although not authored by Abbott, cover relevant topics such as preventing problematic internet use during the COVID-19 pandemic, the conceptual framework of harmful gambling, and gaming-gambling convergence trends.

Frequent co-authors of Max Abbott include:

  • David C. Hodgins
  • Rachel A. Volberg
  • Matthew M. Young
  • Shawn R. Currie
  • Rosa Billi

Best Publications

  • International Preferences in Selecting Mates A Study of 37 Cultures

    David M. Buss;Max Abbott;Alois Angleitner;Armen Asherian

  • Preventing problematic internet use during the COVID-19 pandemic: Consensus guidance.

    Orsolya Király;Marc N. Potenza;Dan J. Stein;Daniel L. King

  • The New Zealand national survey of problem and pathological gambling.

    Max W. Abbott;Rachel A. Volberg

  • Including gaming disorder in the ICD-11: The need to do so from a clinical and public health perspective.

    Hans Jürgen Rumpf;Sophia Achab;Sophia Achab;Joël Billieux;Henrietta Bowden-Jones

  • Prevalence and risks of pathological gambling in Sweden

    Rachel A. Volberg;Max W. Abbott;Sten Rönnberg;Ingrid M. E. Munck

  • Access or adaptation? A meta-analysis of surveys of problem gambling prevalence in Australia and New Zealand with respect to concentration of electronic gaming machines

    John Storer;Max Abbott;Judith Stubbs

  • Problem Gambling and Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Nicki A Dowling;Aino Suomi;Alun C Jackson;Tiffany Lavis

  • A prospective study of problem and regular nonproblem gamblers living in the community.

    Max W. Abbott;Maynard M. Williams;Rachel A. Volberg

  • Comparing the New Zealand and Swedish National Surveys of Gambling and Problem Gambling

    Max W. Abbott;Rachel A. Volberg;Sten Rönnberg

  • The Stroke Riskometer(TM) App: validation of a data collection tool and stroke risk predictor

    Priya Parmar;Rita Krishnamurthi;M Arfan Ikram;Albert Hofman

  • Barriers to Help-seeking for a Gambling Problem: The Experiences of Gamblers Who Have Sought Specialist Assistance and the Perceptions of Those Who Have Not

    Justin Pulford;Maria Bellringer;Max Abbott;Dave Clarke

  • Gambling and Problem Gambling among Recently Sentenced Male Prisoners in Four New Zealand Prisons

    Max W. Abbott;Brian G. McKenna;Lynne C. Giles

  • The Measurement of Adult Problem and Pathological Gambling

    Max W. Abbott;Rachel A. Volberg

  • Do EGMs and Problem Gambling go together like a Horse and Carriage

    Max Abbott

  • Gambling and Problem Gambling in Sweden: Changes Between 1998 and 2009

    Max W. Abbott;Ulla Romild;Rachel A. Volberg

  • The changing epidemiology of gambling disorder and gambling-related harm: public health implications.

    M.W. Abbott

  • Problem gambling and family violence: family member reports of prevalence, family impacts and family coping

    Aino Suomi;Aino Suomi;Alun C Jackson;Nicki Andrea Dowling;Nicki Andrea Dowling;Tiffany Lavis

  • Lifetime Prevalence Estimates of Pathological Gambling in New Zealand

    Rachel A Volberg;Max W Abbott

  • Gambling and Problem Gambling among Indigenous Peoples

    Rachel A. Volberg;Max W. Abbott

  • The prevalence, incidence, and gender and age‐specific incidence of problem gambling: results of the Swedish longitudinal gambling study (Swelogs)

    Max Abbott;Ulla Romild;Rachel Volberg

  • Chinese migrants' mental health and adjustment to life in New Zealand

    Max W. Abbott;Sai Wong;Maynard Williams;Ming Au

  • Prevalence and risks of pathological gambling in Sweden: Pathological gambling in Sweden

    Rachel A. Volberg;Max W. Abbott;Sten Rönnberg;Ingrid M. E. Munck

Frequent Co-Authors

Rachel A. Volberg
Rachel A. Volberg University of Massachusetts Amherst
David C. Hodgins
David C. Hodgins University of Calgary
Nicki A. Dowling
Nicki A. Dowling Deakin University
Robert J. Williams
Robert J. Williams University of Lethbridge
Lena C. Quilty
Lena C. Quilty Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Luke Clark
Luke Clark University of British Columbia
Alice Theadom
Alice Theadom Auckland University of Technology
Daniel King
Daniel King Flinders University
Hans-Jürgen Rumpf
Hans-Jürgen Rumpf University of Lübeck
Miia Kivipelto
Miia Kivipelto University of Eastern Finland

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Pursuing a degree in psychology opens up a range of career possibilities beyond traditional clinical roles. Increasingly, many students are also exploring online degrees that offer flexibility and specialized options, such as applied behavior analysis (ABA). Obtaining board certification can significantly expand your career prospects, especially as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Before enrolling in a program, it’s important to understand that bcba certification requirements in Irving, or in other regions, may vary. For those interested in specific locations, learning about the process for becoming a bcba in Jacksonville or how to become a bcba in Jersey City can help you plan your career path more effectively.

Many online programs provide coursework that meets the bcba certification requirements in Kansas City and other major cities. Graduates often go on to work in schools, healthcare facilities, or private practice, helping individuals with behavioral and developmental challenges. Understanding these pathways enables you to make an informed decision about your future in psychology.

Best Scientists Citing Max Abbott

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles