Part of the Game? Exploring the Prevalence and Normalization of Gambling in Belgian Sports Clubs

Constandt, Bram; Rosiers, Johan; Moernaut, Jolien; Hoeven, Stef Van Der; Willem, Annick

doi:10.3390/ijerph19116527

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“…The prevalence of sports betting among various demographic segments has garnered considerable attention from researchers, shedding light on the normalization and predictors of problem gambling behavior. A study by Constandt et al (2022) delves into the societal accommodation of gambling within sports clubs, indicating a pervasive normalization of sports betting practices within these settings. Similarly, Wilson et al (2022) uncovered a strong correlation between predictor gaming engagement and online sports betting frequency, specifically noting heightened engagement among younger age groups and its association with increased problem gambling severity levels.…”

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Sports Betting among the Catholic Youths of Ota deanery in Abeokuta Diocese

Adenigba,

Egunjobi,

Chege

2024

Int. J. Res. Publ. Rev.

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This study specifically examines the Catholic youths within Ota deanery of Abeokuta Diocese, Nigeria, focusing on determining the prevalence of sports betting and identifying the factors that propel these individuals towards betting activities. Anchored on Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory (SDT), the research adopts a mixed-methods sequential design. To this end, a simple random sample of 331 participants was drawn from a broader target demographic of 1,918 youths for the quantitative strand, while a purposive sample consisting of 4 Youths, 3 Priests, and 2 Parents was selected for qualitative interviews, resulting in a comprehensive sample size of 340. The quantitative data was analyzed descriptively, while qualitative responses were examined for thematic patterns and synthesized into narratives through thematic analysis Findings from the study revealed that a significant 69% of the surveyed population engage in sports betting, with around 15% exhibiting behaviors indicative of problem betting. This research elucidates the scale of sports betting activities among Catholic youths in Ota Deanery and unveils the underlying motivations driving their engagement, leveraging the conceptual lens of SDT's fundamentals of autonomy, competence, and relatedness to navigate the complexities of youth sports betting.

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confidence: 99%

Sports Betting among the Catholic Youths of Ota deanery in Abeokuta Diocese

Adenigba,

Egunjobi,

Chege

2024

Int. J. Res. Publ. Rev.

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“Drugs and alcohol get talked about, why not betting?” Young men's qualitative insights about strategies to prevent gambling harm

Nyemcsok

Pitt

Kremer

et al. 2022

Health Prom J of Aust

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Issues addressed Research is needed to understand young people's perspectives about public health promotion strategies relevant for their health and wellbeing. This study provides suggestions from young male gamblers about sports betting harm prevention and reduction strategies. Methods In‐depth interviews were conducted with 16 young men aged 18 to 24 years, from Melbourne, Victoria, who regularly engaged in sports betting. A critical qualitative inquiry approach, using methods of constructivist grounded theory guided the study. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to interpret and construct themes from the data. Results Participants indicated three main harm prevention strategies. These were online consumer protection and regulatory strategies, public education campaigns that highlighted sports betting risks and harms and the creation of formal and informal support networks to reduce stigma and encourage help seeking. They also supported being engaged in the development of harm prevention strategies and suggested ways to help reduce barriers to engagement. Conclusion Young men recognise the need for regulatory, education and engagement responses to counter the risks posed by new gambling products. Young men may be difficult to engage in formal prevention activities, however, youth‐led and informal interactive mechanisms may help to overcome this barrier, and contribute to a comprehensive public health approach to gambling harm prevention. So what? Young men can draw upon their lived experiences of gambling to provide insights relevant for public health promotion. Mechanisms should be developed to engage young people in the co‐production of strategies and policies aimed at gambling harm prevention and reduction.

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