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Gambling in Greenlandic adolescents
Stine Emilie Junker Udesen1, Trine Lenskjold1, Birgit Niclasen2
1a Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences , University of Copenhagen , Copenhagen N , Denmark.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health
|February 13, 2019
Summary
Greenlandic adolescents perceive gambling based on money, items, and purpose, not always including fun activities like bingo. The Lie/Bet screening tool shows promise for identifying gambling issues in this population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Psychology
- Addiction Studies
Background:
- Gambling has not been studied in Greenlandic adolescents.
- Adult Greenlanders show high rates of gambling problems linked to other addictive behaviors.
- Adolescents in Greenland are frequently exposed to gambling through sales, advertising, and digital devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Greenlandic adolescents' perceptions of gambling.
- To pilot test the Lie/Bet screening instrument for use with this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Ten semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted.
- Participants included 31 adolescents aged 12-16 from three schools in Nuuk, Greenland.
- Qualitative data analysis explored perceptions and experiences with gambling.
Main Results:
- Adolescents' definition of gambling hinges on factors like monetary stakes, item acquisition, gain/loss, and purpose (fun vs. other).
- Activities perceived as purely for fun, such as bingo, were not classified as gambling.
- Emerging trends include the integration of sports betting and 'skin-betting' among youth.
Conclusions:
- The Lie/Bet screening instrument, with minor adjustments, appears suitable for screening gambling behaviors in Greenlandic adolescents.
- Future research should utilize the adapted Lie/Bet tool for broader investigations.
- Understanding adolescent gambling perceptions is crucial for developing targeted prevention and intervention strategies.
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