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Preventive Gambling Programs for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review.
Alicia Monreal-Bartolomé1,2,3, Alberto Barceló-Soler1,4, Javier García-Campayo1,2,5
1Institute of Health Research of Aragon (IIS Aragón), Miguel Servet University Hospital, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.
Summary
Preventive interventions effectively reduce gambling frequency and severity in adolescents and young adults. More comprehensive programs with rigorous methods are needed for widespread implementation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Addiction Science
Background:
- Youth gambling disorder is a growing public health concern.
- Limited research exists on effective preventive interventions for young people.
- Adolescents and young adults are particularly vulnerable to gambling-related problems.
Approach:
- Systematic review and synthesis of RCTs and quasi-experimental studies.
- Applied PRISMA 2020 guidelines to identify relevant nonpharmacological prevention programs.
- Included 32 studies targeting high school and university students.
Key Points:
- Universal and indicated prevention strategies were most common.
- Programs showed positive effects on reducing gambling frequency and severity.
- Improvements were observed in cognitive variables like misconceptions and attitudes towards gambling.
Conclusions:
- Existing prevention programs demonstrate efficacy in youth.
- Further development of comprehensive programs with robust methodologies is recommended.
- Rigorous assessment procedures are crucial before widespread dissemination.
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