Exploring online problem gamblers' motivation to change

Johansen, Ayna B.; Helland, Pål F.; Wennesland, Dag Kosòl; Henden, Edmund; Brendryen, Håvar

doi:10.1016/j.abrep.2019.100187

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“…Besides, sport-related gambling is not necessarily perceived as true gambling, and is associated with a lower degree of stigma (Lopez-Gonzalez et al 2019;Sproston et al 2015). Results from recent focus group-based studies support the notion that the positive attitudes and connotations surrounding sports betting might negatively impact upon self-perception of problem gambling (Johansen et al 2019;Lopez-Gonzalez et al 2019).…”

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The Evolving Landscape of Sports Betting: A Risk for Young People?

Brevers¹,

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Billieux

2022

Wohlbefinden Und Gesundheit Im Jugendalter

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Watching sport and attending a sport event are generally considered popular, enjoyable, and valorized activities in our society. The last few years have seen a development in digital technologies (i.e. smartphones, tablets, computers), which now offers the possibility to gamble on almost every sport events, at every moment, e.g. before or during a game in play. Moreover, the level of exposure to sports betting advertisements is unprecedented. Promoted by this around-the-clock availability and ubiquity of cues, sports betting and gambling is becoming increasingly popular, in particular in adolescents and young adults, with a growing concern that this population could develop unprecedent levels of gambling-related problems. Our objective here is to elaborate on how the increased popularity of sports betting is currently reframing the way sport is experienced by young fans and student-athletes. After describing current levels of sports betting involvement and related problems among young people, we will review the available evidence documenting the growing normalization and popularity of gambling in sports and its impact on cognitive and affective processes in children and adolescents, including young athletes. The last section focuses on regulation strategies addressing current concerns on the consequences of sports betting in children and adolescents.

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The Evolving Landscape of Sports Betting: A Risk for Young People?

Brevers¹,

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Billieux

2022

Wohlbefinden Und Gesundheit Im Jugendalter

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“…It would seem social gratifications do not protect the obsessively passionate mobile gambler, but could actually promote problematic involvement in mobile gambling. However, some mobile gambling activities such as sports betting are more likely to facilitate social interaction over others like mobile slots [ 78 ]. Future research should determine if the relationship between social gratification and problem gambling is stronger for some mobile gambling activities than others.…”

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A casino in my pocket: Gratifications associated with obsessive and harmonious passion for mobile gambling

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Mobile gambling differs from land-based and traditional forms of gambling in that the opportunity to place bets and engage with casinos is constantly present and easily accessible. Instead of going to a physical bookmaker or casino, mobile gambling is done quickly and swiftly, anytime, anywhere, with a few taps on a mobile device. Previous studies reveal mobile gambling has managed to reach new audiences especially amongst younger people. Gambling harms can have severe adverse effects on individuals, families and society. However, for a subgroup of highly involved individuals, gambling can be considered a harmonious passion that permits frequent gambling without elevating individual’s risks of experience problem gambling manifestations. Combining the Uses and Gratifications (U&G) and Dualistic Model of Passion (DMP) frameworks, the present study aims to determine if and how the different gratifications sought from mobile gambling are susceptible to explaining non-problematic versus problematic patterns in highly involved gamblers. Data were collected over two waves from a global sample of mobile gamblers (N = 327). Results emphasize that the motivational underpinnings of mobile gambling (as measured by the U&G) differ in obsessive versus harmonious passion. Obsessive passion is associated with poor mood and problematic gambling. In contrast, harmonious passion for mobile gambling is associated with positive mood but is unrelated to problematic gambling. Based on these findings, and given that problematic gambling is an internationally relevant public health issue (the prevalence of problem gambling is estimated to range from 0.1% to 5.8% in different countries), we suggest interventions focusing on specific uses and gratifications associated with an obsessive passion for mobile gambling may be effective in reducing problematic usage patterns.

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“…For example, research has shown that, closely aligning with the BCT ''Information about others' approval,'' motivation to change gambling behaviour comes from individuals considering and appreciating the thoughts of significant others (Johansen et al, 2019). Gambling prevention apps therefore not only use BCTs inconsistently, but also only include a limited number of strategies.…”

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Gambling Prevention Mobile Applications: Understanding the Inclusion and Use of Behaviour Change Techniques

Quinton

Morris

2021

JGI

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Online gambling is emerging as a significant health behaviour of concern at a population level. Mobile applications (apps) are a popular tool to target change in health behaviour. Behaviour change techniques (BCTs) can be included within such apps to change relevant psychological mechanisms along established pathways, yet the content of apps targeting gambling problems specifically is not currently known. The purpose of the review was to identify the BCTs included in gambling prevention apps. Apps were downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in October 2020. Apps were included if they related to gambling problems, were freely downloadable, and available in English. Once downloaded, two researchers independently coded the apps in November 2020 using the behaviour change technique taxonomy version 1 (Michie et al., 2013). The screening led to forty apps meeting the inclusion criteria (12 Apple App Store, 28 Google Play). The analyses identified 32 BCTs (20 Apple apps, 28 Google Play apps), with apps including between 0 and 9 BCTs (mean = 2.82, median = 2). The BCTs included most frequently were “3.1. Social support (unspecified),” “2.3. Self-monitoring of behaviour,” and “7.4. Remove access to the reward.” The review provides important information on the BCTs used in apps developed to reduce gambling-related problems. A limited number of BCTs were adopted within apps. Developers of apps seeking to develop effective gambling reduction products should draw upon a greater variety of BCTs.

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Exploring online problem gamblers' motivation to change

Cited by 14 publications

References 29 publications

The Evolving Landscape of Sports Betting: A Risk for Young People?

The Evolving Landscape of Sports Betting: A Risk for Young People?

A casino in my pocket: Gratifications associated with obsessive and harmonious passion for mobile gambling

Gambling Prevention Mobile Applications: Understanding the Inclusion and Use of Behaviour Change Techniques

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