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The Effects of Perceived Gambling Availability on Problem Gambling Severity
Samuel M Ofori Dei1, Darren R Christensen2,3, Olu Awosoga1
1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 3M4, Canada.
Journal of Gambling Studies
|March 21, 2020
Summary
Perceived gambling availability significantly increases problem gambling severity. Sociodemographic factors and psychosocial issues further moderate this relationship, highlighting the impact of accessibility on gambling harm.
Area of Science:
- Social Science
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Problem gambling is a significant public health concern.
- Understanding factors influencing gambling severity is crucial for intervention.
- Perceived availability of gambling opportunities may contribute to problem gambling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the moderating effects of sociodemographic characteristics, substance use, and psychosocial problems.
- To investigate the relationship between perceived gambling availability and problem gambling severity.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the 2008 and 2009 Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Alberta surveys.
- Bivariate and multivariate regression analyses were employed.
Main Results:
- Problem gambling severity was 1.25-1.39 times higher when gambling opportunities were perceived as 'too widely available'.
- Age, gender, place of residence, and psychosocial problems demonstrated significant moderating effects.
Conclusions:
- Perception of gambling availability has a statistically significant impact on problem gambling severity.
- Sociodemographic factors and psychosocial problems play a crucial role in moderating this relationship.
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