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Scratchcard gambling among adolescent males.

M Griffiths1

  • 1Psychology Division, Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU, United Kingdom.

Journal of Gambling Studies
|November 25, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent males in the UK are engaging in scratchcard gambling, with some developing pathological gambling behaviors. Parental purchasing of scratchcards is linked to increased child gambling.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Gambling Studies
  • Adolescent Behavior

Background:

  • Instant scratchcards, introduced in the UK in 1995, have gained popularity.
  • Adolescent gambling is a growing concern, particularly with accessible forms like scratchcards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate scratchcard gambling behaviors among adolescent males in the UK.
  • To identify the prevalence of pathological gambling related to scratchcards in this demographic.
  • To explore the influence of parental purchasing on adolescent scratchcard gambling.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based survey was administered to 204 adolescent males (aged 11-16) from two Birmingham secondary schools.
  • Participants were selected through a random sampling method across ten classes.
  • The survey assessed scratchcard purchasing habits and applied adapted DSM-IV criteria for pathological gambling.

Main Results:

  • 42% of the surveyed adolescent males reported buying their own scratchcards.
  • 12% of adolescent scratchcard gamblers met the criteria for pathological gambling.
  • A significant correlation was observed between parents purchasing scratchcards and their children's gambling behavior.

Conclusions:

  • A notable proportion of adolescent males engage in scratchcard gambling, with a subset exhibiting pathological gambling tendencies.
  • Parental influence appears to be a significant factor in initiating and potentially exacerbating adolescent scratchcard gambling.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the long-term implications and develop targeted interventions for adolescent gambling.

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