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Nudge theory and gambling: a scoping review
Marie-Ève Fortier1, Sophie Audette-Chapdelaine2, Anne-Marie Auger2
1Department of Psychology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
Frontiers in Public Health
|June 25, 2024
Summary
Nudge theory can promote responsible gambling, but "dark nudges" exploit decision-making. Understanding these influences is key to preventing gambling disorder and fostering safer practices through stakeholder collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Economics
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Gambling disorder (GD) presents a significant public health challenge with substantial societal costs.
- Nudge theory, originating from behavioral economics, offers strategies to influence individual decision-making through environmental modifications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review synthesizing existing literature on the application of nudge theory within the context of gambling.
- To identify and analyze how nudge principles are used to influence gambling behaviors.
Main Methods:
- The review followed the Arksey and O'Malley framework, as refined by Levac et al.
- Searched peer-reviewed journal articles focusing on both nudge theory and gambling.
- A final selection of six articles was included in the synthesis.
Main Results:
- Identified that nudges can guide individuals towards healthier gambling choices and promote responsible gambling practices.
- Recognized the existence of "dark nudges" (or sludges) that exploit and negatively impact the decision-making processes of individuals who gamble.
Conclusions:
- Emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation among diverse stakeholders in the gambling field to promote safer gambling.
- Highlighted the necessity for future empirical research to validate the impact of nudges on individuals who gamble.
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