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Excessive Gambling and Online Gambling Communities
Anu Sirola1, Markus Kaakinen1, Atte Oksanen2
1Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tampere, 33014, Tampere, Finland.
Journal of Gambling Studies
|April 7, 2018
Summary
Young Internet users visiting online gambling communities are at higher risk for excessive gambling. These online spaces often focus on tips and experiences, not problem gambling recovery.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Internet Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- The internet facilitates access to gambling and online communities for gamblers.
- Young individuals, active internet users, may be particularly drawn to these gambling-related online spaces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the use of online gambling communities and their connection to excessive gambling among young Finnish internet users (aged 15-25).
Main Methods:
- A survey assessed the usage of various gambling-related online communities among 1200 Finnish internet users.
- Excessive gambling was measured using the South Oaks Gambling Screen.
- Sociodemographic and behavioral factors were statistically controlled.
Main Results:
- Over half of respondents visiting these communities were classified as at-risk or probable pathological gamblers.
- Discussions primarily involved gambling tips and experiences, with limited focus on problem gambling or recovery.
- Visiting online gambling communities significantly predicted excessive gambling, even after adjusting for confounding variables.
Conclusions:
- Online gambling communities play a significant role in the development and maintenance of excessive gambling among young people.
- Awareness and monitoring of these online communities are crucial for health professionals.
- Integrated offline and online support, alongside platform warnings, are vital for prevention and recovery.
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