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Gambling among adolescents

R M Buchta1

  • 1Division of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.

Clinical Pediatrics
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
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Adolescent gambling is common, with most males and many females participating. Parental gambling is linked to higher rates of teenage gambling, suggesting a need for updated guidance.

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Gambling onset during adolescence is a growing concern, highlighted in recent media.
  • Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of adolescent gambling is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the incidence of gambling among adolescents aged 12-18 years.
  • To explore the relationship between adolescent gambling and parental gambling habits.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted with 199 adolescents (97 males, 102 females) aged 12-18 years.
  • Data collected included self-reported gambling behavior and parental gambling status.

Main Results:

  • The study confirmed a high incidence of gambling among teenagers.

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  • Eighty-three percent of males and 61% of females reported gambling.
  • Adolescents who gambled were more likely to have a parent who gambled (44%) compared to non-gamblers (26%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Adolescent gambling is prevalent and warrants attention.
    • Parental gambling appears to be a significant risk factor for adolescent gambling.
    • Anticipatory guidance for adolescents should consider including discussions about gambling.