Frameworks of gambling harms: a comparative review and synthesis

Marionneau, Virve; Egerer, Michael; Raisamo, Susanna

doi:10.1080/16066359.2022.2113071

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“…Participants were asked about the level of closeness of their relationship with the person whose gambling problem had most affected them in the previous 12 months. A brief scale was developed for this research, based on consideration of the key areas affected by another person's gambling: finances, relationships and work and study ( Marionneau et al., 2022 ), in which four items identified aspects of their relationship: emotional, financial, shared responsibilities, and time spent together (see Appendix A ). Questions included “Select the option that best describes the emotional aspect of your relationship with your (affected person).…”

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“…Closeness was measured across four domains - financial, emotional, shared responsibilities, and day-to-day contact. These were developed with consideration of the key areas affected by another person's gambling: finances, relationships and work and study ( Marionneau, Egerer, & Raisamo, 2022 ). We expected that closeness would covary somewhat with relationship type, but might also explain important variability in susceptibility to harm within relationship types.…”

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How gambling harms others: The influence of relationship-type and closeness on harm, health, and wellbeing

Tulloch

Browne

Hing

et al. 2023

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Background and aimsConcerned significant others (CSOs) can experience gambling-related harm, impacting their health and wellbeing. However, this harm varies depending on the type and closeness of the relationship with the person who gambles. We sought to determine the type and closeness of relationships that are more likely to experience harm from another person's gambling, and examine which aspects of health and wellbeing are related to this harm.MethodsWe examined survey data from 1,131 Australian adults who identified as being close to someone experiencing a gambling problem. The survey included information on relationship closeness, gambling-related harm (GHS-20-AO), and a broad range of health and wellbeing measures; including the Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI), the 12-item Short Form Survey (SF-12), and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule Short Form (PANAS-SF).ResultsCSOs in relationships where finances and responsibilities are shared were more likely to be harmed by another person's gambling problem, particularly partners (current and ex) and family members. This harm was most strongly associated with high levels of distress and negative emotions, impacting the CSO's ability to function properly at work or perform other responsibilities.Discussion and ConclusionsSupport and treatment services for CSOs should consider addressing the psychological distress and negative emotions commonly experienced by CSOs.

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How gambling harms others: The influence of relationship-type and closeness on harm, health, and wellbeing

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“…Gambling harms refer to the wide range of negative consequences related to gambling, ranging from financial detriment to relationship breakdown and even suicidality. 1 The risk of harms is increased by provision-related factors, including exposure, environment and the types of gambling products that are available. 2 For example, gambling provision via online channels but also wide availability of land-based gambling products has been connected to elevated harms.…”

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Harmful types of gambling: changes and emerging trends in longitudinal helpline data

Marionneau,

Kristiansen,

Wall

2024

European Journal of Public Health

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Background Gambling products differ in terms of their harm potential. Products are also constantly developing and changing. However, little research has addressed changes and trends in the types of gambling that are associated with harms. The current study explores trends in the gambling product categories identified as harmful in longitudinal helpline data from three Nordic countries. Methods We use data collected by national helplines in Denmark (StopSpillet), Finland (Peluuri) and Sweden (Stödlinjen) in their daily operations (N = 46 646). The data consist of information collected on gamblers and concerned significant others who have contacted these helplines between January 2019 and December 2022. We analyse which gambling products are mentioned as harmful by clients. The analysis uses linear regression with the interaction term (country) times time regressed over the outcome variable (proportion per month). Results The results show that an increased share of contacts concern online gambling. Online casino products have become the most harmful category across contexts. The share of reported harms from online betting and new emerging online forms is also increasing. The share of land-based products as a reported source of harms has decreased across 2019–22. Conclusions The results suggest that online gamlbing environments, and particularly online casino products, are associated with increasing harms to help-seekers. The harmfulness of different gambling products may not be stable, but change over time. Further harm prevention efforts are needed to address the online gambling field, including emerging formats.

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“…Financial difficulties, and particularly debt, are among the most pressing negative consequences of gambling for individuals, families, and communities. 1 , 2 Gambling-related debt refers to situations in which individuals borrow money to finance continued gambling, or to meet other financial commitments created by gambling losses. Financial debt can include various forms, including unpaid bills, arrears, overdrawn bank accounts, and loans.…”

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Gambling among indebted individuals: an analysis of bank transaction data

Marionneau

Lahtinen

Nikkinen

2023

European Journal of Public Health

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Background Gambling is connected to important financial harms, including debt. Most existing research has investigated the relationship between gambling and debt using self-reported data. Only a few studies have used objective data. The current study focuses on the gambling of indebted individuals. It investigates the amounts and types of gambling consumed by indebted individuals, and the amounts of unsecured debt among heavy gamblers. Methods We use past-year banking data of Finnish individuals (N = 23 231) collected between 2018 and 2021 among applicants to a debt consolidation service. The transactions consist of deposits to, and winnings paid by gambling operators, distinguished by type of gambling (sports betting, casino, lottery) as well as active loans divided into secured and unsecured loans. Results Gambling is widespread among indebted individuals in Finland. In terms of gambling types, casino-type gambling is the most popular among indebted individuals. Gambling spending is highly concentrated. Nearly half (49.5%) of all gambling deposits are concentrated among the highest spending 5% of indebted individuals. Individuals with unsecured loans have higher median losses than those without unsecured loans. Conclusions The results suggest that gambling and indebtedness are strongly linked. The connection is stronger for individuals with unsecured debt. This has implications for prevention and treatment. Easy access to unsecured credit is likely to worsen gambling harms. Debt counselling services routinely encounter gambling-related harms and need to be equipped to manage these issues.

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Frameworks of gambling harms: a comparative review and synthesis

Cited by 13 publications

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How gambling harms others: The influence of relationship-type and closeness on harm, health, and wellbeing

How gambling harms others: The influence of relationship-type and closeness on harm, health, and wellbeing

Harmful types of gambling: changes and emerging trends in longitudinal helpline data

Gambling among indebted individuals: an analysis of bank transaction data

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