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137 studies in the past 365 days. Tags are assigned automatically from titles and abstracts; a study can carry several.

  1. The Dynamics of Juvenile Delinquency in the Digital Era and the Implementation of Islamic Guidance and Counseling at MAN 3 Indramayu

    Adolescence is a critical transitional period prone to deviant behavior. In the digital era, the form of juvenile delinquency has transformed from conventional to technology-based, one of which is the rampant phenomenon of online gambling among school students, as identified in MAN 3 Indramayu …

  2. Problem gambling severity and personal and family financial harm among students in Kazakhstan: The mediating role of psychological distress

    Gambling-related financial harm may affect both students and the families who share or support their finances …

  3. Can consumers accurately identify loot boxes and loot box receipts?

    Loot boxes are randomized rewards in video games. Meta-analyses suggest relationships between loot box spending and problem gambling symptomatology, and early longitudinal evidence suggests loot box purchasers migrate into conventional gambling at higher rates than non-purchasers …

  4. The Ravaging Effects of Online Gambling on the Social Functioning of Male Breadwinners in African Families: A Case of Aviator and Soccer Betting

    Online gambling has emerged as a pervasive social challenge in many African societies, particularly through platforms such as Aviator and soccer betting. This study investigates the ravaging effects of these gambling practices on the social functioning of male breadwinners within African families …

  5. AN ANALYSIS OF ONLINE GAMBLING IN THE DIGITAL AGE: RISKS, REGULATION, AND SOCIAL-ECONOMICS IMPACTS

    Online gambling has intensified public-health, family-welfare and regulatory concerns by making betting accessible through mobile devices, digital payments and cross-border platforms. Although some jurisdictions permit licensed operators and derive fiscal revenue from them, Indonesia prohibits gambling, creating a different legal and policy context …

  6. Exploring a culturally tailored psychoeducational intervention for Vietnamese Australians affected by alcohol, other drugs and gambling in South Western Sydney: A pre-post qualitative study

    Vietnamese communities in South Western Sydney experience migration-related stressors, stigma, and barriers to accessing alcohol and other drug (AOD) and gambling services. Culturally tailored psychoeducational interventions may improve recovery-oriented outcomes; however, qualitative evidence in this population is limited …

  7. DAMPAK PSIKOLOGIS KETERGANTUNGAN JUDI ONLINE PADA REMAJA DESA BANJARANYAR KECAMATAN RANDUDONGKAL KABUPATEN PEMALANG

    Online gambling among adolescents is a growing concern because it may be associated with changes in psychological well-being and social life. This study aimed to describe the psychological impacts of online gambling addiction among adolescents in Banjaranyar Village, Randudongkal District, Pemalang Regency, Indonesia …

  8. Dampak Judi Online (Judol) terhadap Pemenuhan Hak Anak dalam Perspektif Kompilasi Hukum Islam (KHI): Analisis Putusan Pengadilan Agama dan Kajian Normatif

    Online gambling has emerged as a social crisis that potentially threatens the resilience of Muslim families in Indonesia, particularly in the fulfilment of children’s basic rights …

  9. STRATEGI KOLABORATIF DALAM PENCEGAHAN JUDI DARING PADA PELAJAR DI KOTA JAMBI

    This study examines the collaborative strategy implemented by the Jambi Regional Police and the Jambi Provincial Education Office to prevent online gambling among students in Jambi City, while also identifying supporting and inhibiting factors. The study employed a qualitative case-study approach …

  10. Sport participation and gambling-related problems in adolescents: findings from a large school-based study

    Adolescent gambling is increasingly shaped by digital access, sports betting, and gambling-like mechanisms embedded in everyday youth culture …

  11. The Moderating Effect of Protective Factors on the Relationship Between Adolescents' Gambling Perception and Gambling Attitude

    This study examined the effect of adolescents’ gambling perception on gambling attitude and investigated the moderating effect of protective factors on this relationship in the context of the widespread use of smartphones and increasing exposure to gambling-related content …

  12. Risky parental gambling and child delinquency: longitudinal evidence on financial strain and disrupted parenting

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  13. Chasing Losses: the Moral Economy of Debt and Gambling Addiction in Kazakhstan

    Abstract This article examines why individuals in Kazakhstan continue gambling despite mounting financial losses and growing personal crises …

  14. Longitudinal associations between adverse childhood experiences and moderate-risk to problem gambling in young adulthood: A prospective UK cohort study

    Previous research links Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) with problem gambling, but most studies rely on retrospective reporting and focus narrowly on maltreatment, overlooking adversities such as parental mental health issues …

  15. Parental support moderates the interaction of COMT and BDNF genotypes with early life adversity on problem gambling severity index scores among young adults

    The development of gambling-related harm and gambling disorder involves several genetic and environmental factors. However, how these factors interact to influence the development and whether such interactions confer to diathesis-stress or differential susceptibility models remains largely unexplored …

  16. Family Factors Associated With Excessive Online Activity Among Adolescents: A Latent Class Analysis of Cross-Sectional Data

    Adolescents' online engagement offers both opportunities and risks: whereas moderate use can foster learning, social connection, and entertainment, excessive use has been associated with sleep problems, lower academic performance, and psychosocial difficulties …

  17. Gambling and screening for gambling problems in high school students before and after legal gambling age: associations with gender and gambling-related attitudes

    Adolescence is a period associated with increased risk of gambling problems. Although strict age limits should apply in modern digital gambling platforms, gambling in minors remains a challenge …

  18. Understanding Sports Betting Among Young People: Psychosocial and Structural Influences

    This study explored participants' experiences and perceptions of the psychosocial influences associated with sports betting and gambling practices among regular bettors in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. A qualitative ethnographic design was employed to examine the everyday experiences, meanings, and motivations attached to sports betting …

  19. The Impact of Online Gambling on Marital Harmony: A Case Study of Kembang Paseban Village, Batanghari Regency

    The rapid development of digital technology has expanded access to online gambling, generating complex social problems that extend beyond individual behavior and increasingly affect household stability …

  20. Liquor, Lotteries, and Livelihoods: Understanding Compulsive Consumption Behaviour and Family Outcomes in Kerala

    Kerala, renowned for its high literacy and human development achievements, presents a striking paradox in the persistence of compulsive consumption behaviours, notably in liquor use and lottery participation. This study investigates consumption patterns and their implications for household financial stability, family dynamics, and overall well-being …

  21. DAMPAK JUDI ONLINE TERHADAP STRUKTUR DAN DINAMIKA SOSIAL (STUDI KASUS PADA MASYARAKAT DESA JAMBU REJO KECAMATAN SUMBER HARTA)

    This study aims to analyze the influence of online gambling on rural social dynamics and identify forms of social capital erosion in Jambu Rejo Village, Sumber Harta District, Musi Rawas Regency. The research employed a qualitative approach using a case study design …

  22. The Stranger at Home: Lived Experiences of Online Gambling Within the Family in Siirt, Türkiye

    Online gambling is a growing public health concern whose harms extend to the family, yet its familial consequences remain underexplored in contexts where gambling is illegal and extended-family ties are strong. This study examined how men who gamble online perceive gambling to affect their families in Siirt, Türkiye …

  23. Shame, Stigma and Indebtedness in Gambling-Related Harm: A Rapid Review of Help-Seeking and Suicidality

    Gambling-related harm is recognised as a public health concern, yet limited synthesis has examined how shame, stigma and indebtedness shape help-seeking and suicidality across gendered and cultural contexts …

  24. Judicial Reasoning Constructs Online Gambling as Grounds for Divorce

    General Background: Online gambling has developed into a social issue affecting family stability and creating new challenges for legal institutions …

  25. Perceived parental attitudes and gambling behavior in adults: the moderating role of resilience

    Although multiple risk factors for problematic gambling have been identified, evidence regarding perceived parental attitudes and resilience remains limited, particularly among adults in Türkiye. This study investigated the associations between perceived parental attitudes and gambling behavior and the moderating role of resilience …

  26. Online Gambling as a Ground for Divorce in Indonesian Religious Courts: A Maqāsid al-Sharī‘ah Perspective

    The increasing prevalence of online gambling has created new challenges for Muslim family life and has increasingly appeared in divorce disputes before religious courts in Indonesia …

  27. Gambling and Addiction Risk Among Youth

    This study examines the correlation between gambling and addiction risk in betting platforms in Bayelsa State. The study adopted cross sectional and ex-post facto design. Data were generated by quantitative and qualitative method. The study intends to use purposive sampling techniques …

  28. “Family Matters”: A Qualitative Exploration of Family Recovery in the Context of Problem Gambling

    ABSTRACT Objective To explore how family members experience recovery in the context of problem gambling and identify the types of support they find most helpful. Background Problem gambling is a global public health concern with profound and enduring effects on families …

  29. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DAKWAH BIL HAL BY THE MUHAMMADIYAH DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTER OF NORTH SUMATRA IN BUILDING COMMUNITY MORALITY

    Moral misconduct among children and adolescents is a social issue increasingly garnering public attention. In Manunggal Village, Labuhan Deli District, Deli Serdang Regency, various forms of moral misconduct involving minors have been identified, including drug abuse and involvement in online gambling …

  30. Dataset Generation Framework Guided by the Online Gambling Disorder Questionnaire

    Gambling disorder is a public health concern, but research on the early detection of gambling-related harm is limited by the scarcity of ethically shareable online conversations. This study presents a framework for generating an entirely synthetic dataset for natural language processing research on gambling-related behavioral signals …

  31. Problem gambling and affected others: health, relational and economic outcomes across longitudinal trajectories in a population-based Swedish study

    Exposure to another person's gambling problems has been linked to a range of adverse outcomes among affected others (AOs); however, most evidence is based on cross-sectional studies. Less is known about how such outcomes vary over time and across different patterns of exposure …

  32. TRANSFORMASI RELASI KELUARGA DI ERA DIGITAL: DAMPAK KETERGATUNGAN JUDI SLOT ONLINE PADA REMAJA

    The widespread phenomenon of online slot gambling in today's digital era has triggered various social crises, one of which is the deterioration of family relationships. This study aims to analyze how online slot gambling transforms family relationships …

  33. Family Resilience in Combating Online Gambling Issues in the Digital Era

    This study examines the strategic role of family resilience as a fundamental element of national resilience in the face of modernization. The family, as the smallest unit and foundation of national resilience, faces new threats in the digital era where homes are no longer fully safe due to device infiltration …

  34. Dinamika Batasan Privasi Komunikasi Pengguna Judi Online dalam Relasi Keluarga dan Interaksi Sosial di Kabupaten Pasuruan

    This study is motivated by the development of digital technology, which has contributed to the increasing practice of online gambling conducted personally and concealed from family members and the social environment …

  35. IMPLEMENTASI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN PPKn SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN DAMPAK SOSIAL JUDI ONLINE PADA SISWA SMA NEGERI 9 MERANGIN

    The increasing practice of online gambling among adolescents has led to various social effects, such as decreased academic motivation, discipline, responsibility, and the quality of student interactions …

  36. JUDI ONLINE DALAM PERSPEKTIF HUKUM ISLAM DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KEHARMONISAN RUMAH TANGGA: STUDI KASUS PERCERAIAN AKIBAT KECANDUAN SLOT ONLINE DI KABUPATEN BOGOR

    This article examines online gambling in the perspective of Islamic law and its impact on household harmony, with a case study of divorce caused by slot gambling addiction in Bogor Regency. The study uses a qualitative literature review approach by analyzing the Qur’an, Hadith, classical and contemporary fiqh sources, and relevant academic literature …

  37. Development of a Recovery Scale for Families of Individuals with Gambling Problems

    This study aimed to develop and validate a recovery scale for families of individuals with gambling problems. An operational definition of family recovery was developed from conceptual and empirical studies. An item pool was generated based on this definition and refined following COSMIN guidelines …

  38. Social Workers and Gambling Harms? Evaluating an Initiative in Three English Local Authorities

    Summary We report on the evaluation phase of a study which developed questions to identify people who were affected by gambling harms for use in adult social care services and piloted them in three English local authorities. The questions were designed to identify those affected by gambling harms, including family or friends of those who gamble …

  39. A Quebra do Sigilo Bancário como Meio de Prova nas Ações de Alimentos: Reflexões sobre os Gastos com Apostas Online

    This article aims to analyze the importance of lifting bank secrecy in child support proceedings, particularly in situations where the obligor claims financial incapacity to fulfill the duty of support while simultaneously incurring substantial expenses on online gambling …

  40. Dampak Judi Online terhadap Keharmonisan Rumah Tangga dalam Perspektif Hukum Keluarga Islam di Kecamatan Topos Kabupaten Lebong

    This phenomenon constitutes a serious concern within Muslim families, as marital harmony represents a fundamental pillar in Islamic family law …

  41. Perjudian Online di Kalangan Mahasiswa Ditinjau dari Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 Tentang Informasi dan Transasksi Elektronik

    The phenomenon of online gambling among students has become a serious legal and social issue that requires greater attention from educational institutions, families, and law enforcement authorities …

  42. Psychological characteristics and coping strategies of affected others of patients with gambling disorder

    Gambling disorder generates substantial psychological, social, and economic harm not only for affected individuals but also for the relatives who support them. However, evidence regarding the psychological burden and coping strategies of these Affected Others (AOs) remains limited …

  43. Prevalence and characteristics of concerned significant others of individuals with gambling problems in Sweden: A population-based study

    Background And Aims: Gambling problems impact not only individuals who gamble but also those closely associated with them, referred to as concerned significant others (CSOs). Many of the harms experienced by individuals who gamble also affect CSOs. These include negative economic consequences and physical and mental health problems (e.g …

  44. Retailers CARE Program in Montgomery County, Ohio, Partners With Alcohol, Tobacco, and Lottery Retailers to Promote Healthier Communities

  45. Law Enforcement Regarding Criminal Offenses Involving Online Gambling Committed by Minors

    The increasing involvement of young people in illegal online gambling is facilitated by the rapid advancement of information technology …

  46. Dampak Judi Online terhadap Keharmonisan Rumah Tangga Perspektif Hukum Keluarga di Kota Tual

    This research, entitled The Impact of Online Gambling on Household Harmony from the Perspective of Family Law in Tual City, aims to: 1) Identify and analyze the economic impact of online gambling on households in Tual City; 2) Examine the socio-cultural factors associated with online gambling practices; and 3) Investigate how these factors affect household …

  47. DISHARMONISASI RUMAH TANGGA PADA PASANGAN MUDA AKIBAT JUDI ONLINE: PERSPEKTIF HUKUM KELUARGA ISLAM DI KELURAHAN TANJUNG AMAN KABUPATEN LAMPUNG UTARA

    Advances in digital technology have increased access to online gambling, which has impacted family life, particularly among young couples. This study aims to analyze the forms of marital discord resulting from online gambling and examine them from the perspective of Islamic family law …

  48. The Implications of Online Gambling on Family Integrity: An Islamic Law Perspective : A Case Study of the Community in Palu City, Indonesia

    The rapid development of information and communication technology has provided various benefits to society; however, it has also contributed to emerging social problems, including the increasing prevalence of online gambling. This phenomenon affects not only individuals’ economic and psychological well-being but also family integrity and harmony …

  49. Associations of school and sexual violence victimization with status delinquency among Korean adolescents

    In this study, the prevalence of school and sexual violence victimization among Korean adolescents and their association with status delinquency (alcohol use, smoking, running away, gambling) were investigated, as well as related risk and protective factors …

  50. Adverse childhood experiences and problematic gambling among young adults: a moderated serial mediation analysis

    Problem gambling is a serious public health issue among young adults today and the literature suggests that adverse childhood experiences may be associated with it. Additionally, difficulties in emotion regulation and self-control may contribute to the association between problem gambling and adverse childhood experiences …

  51. Legal Protection for Wives and Children as Indirect Victims of Online Gambling Addiction Through the Integration of Family Law, Criminal Law, and Child Protection in Indonesia

    The development of information technology has changed patterns of social interaction, including the emergence of various forms of digital-based crime such as online gambling. This phenomenon not only causes economic losses for perpetrators but also has a serious impact on family resilience …

  52. Determinants of sports betting addiction among Turkish university students: The mediating role of family resilience in the relationship between religious coping and sports betting addiction

    This study investigated the relationships between sociodemographic factors, family resilience, and religious coping among Turkish university students, a population vulnerable to sports betting addiction. The research, conducted with 587 students (ages 17–27), found that 30.5% of the participants had engaged in sports betting …

  53. "Would You Be Comfortable Telling Your Family How Much You Lost Gambling Today?": An Experimental Comparison of Self-Appraisal Gambling Harm Prevention Messages

    Abstract Gambling harm prevention messages are catching up with best practices from tobacco: Australia has implemented seven independently-designed messages, and the UK is due to make a similar change to replace industry-designed slogans …

  54. Gender Differences in On-Site and Online Gambling Among Finnish Adolescents: Associations with School-, Family-, and Peer-Related Factors and Other Risk Behaviors

    Adolescent gambling is a growing public health concern as opportunities expand across both physical and digital environments. This study examined gender differences in on-site and online gambling among Finnish adolescents and assessed associations with school engagement, family context, peer activities, and co-occurring risk behaviors …

  55. The odds of harm: young men’s and parents’ views on online sports betting

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  56. ADDICTION TO GAMES AND SPORTS BETTING (BETS) IN BRAZIL: IMPACT ON MENTAL SUFFERING, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, THE UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM AND INNOVATIVE COPING PROPOSALS

    The exponential growth of online sports betting — the so-called "bets" — has become a major public health phenomenon in Brazil …

  57. Exploring Digital Gambling Addiction of Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences

    The purpose of this research is to examine whether the students studying at sports sciences faculty have a digital gambling addiction level and for what reasons this addiction increases, in line with certain parameters. At the same time, the effects of students' educational environments and family structures on this addiction were also examined …

  58. Dampak Perilaku Judi Online terhadap Kehidupan Sosial dan Akademik Siswa SMA di Kabupaten Semarang: Penelitian Deskriptif Kualitatif

    This study aims to describe the impact of online gambling behavior on the social and academic lives of senior high school students in Semarang Regency. The increasing involvement of adolescents in online gambling has become a serious concern, as it affects not only individual psychological conditions but also social relationships and academic performance …

  59. Pertimbangan Hakim Pengadilan Agama terhadap Perceraian Akibat Judi Online: Studi terhadap Dinamika Pembaharuan Hukum Islam di Indonesia

    The development of digital technology has given rise to various new forms of social deviance, one of which is online gambling, which has a serious impact on family stability. This phenomenon has led to an increase in divorce cases in Religious Courts, with disputes and arguments influenced by online gambling addiction cited as the grounds for divorce …

  60. From 'Six Others' to Edge Conservation: A Network Reconciliation of Gambling Harm to Others

    Abstract The widely cited estimate that there are approximately ’six others’ affected per person with problem gambling implies, when projected to the population level, a count of affected others that is highly inconsistent with prevalence data — likely due to some combination of biased reporting and network clustering that inflates relationship counts …

  61. The relationship between perceived parental knowledge and adolescent gambling

    This study revisits and extends prior evidence on the role of adolescents’ perceived parental knowledge—how much they believe their parents know about their whereabouts and companions—in reducing gambling through attitudes and peer norms …

  62. Ikhtiar Menjaga Keharmonisan Keluarga di Era Digital: Studi kasus Pembunuhan Satu Keluarga di Ciputat

    The rapid development of digital technology has provided many benefits to society, but it has also created challenges for family resilience and harmony. One of the most concerning issues is the increasing prevalence of online gambling, which can be easily accessed through the internet …

  63. A Balancing Act: How Affected Others Support Themselves and Those Who Gamble

    Abstract Gambling-related harm affects not only the individual who gambles, but also their families, friends, and the wider community, referred to as affected others (AOs). AOs experience substantial harms across financial, relational, and psychological domains, yet remain underrepresented in treatment settings …

  64. Addiction across substance use, gambling, and screen: a scoping review of coping strategies adopted by concerned significant others

    A loved one's addiction to substance use (alcohol or drugs), gambling, or screen use (e.g. gaming, social media) has significant impact on the quality of life of concerned significant others (CSOs), affecting various aspects of their daily lives …

  65. Affected Others of Problem Gambling: Prevalence and Health Associations Across Relationship Types - A Population-Representative Swedish Study

    Abstract Gambling-related harm extends beyond the individual who gambles and affects others in their social environment, referred to as affected others (AO). This study examined the prevalence of AO by relationship type and socio-demographic characteristics, and assessed health outcomes across different AO categories in the general Swedish population …

  66. The Role of Parents in Adolescent Gambling Participation and Gambling Problems

    Abstract This study aimed to identify parental influences on adolescent gambling using an online survey of 1,183 Australian parents (69% mothers) with an adolescent aged 12–17 years …

  67. More than just “plugging leaks”: the effects of gambling and lottery winnings on Spaniards’ financial and personal decisions

    Abstract The paper analyses how winning money from gambling and lotteries in Spain has affected the behaviour of the winners and their partners in a wide range of financial and personal decisions. This is the first study in the literature to apply the differences-in-differences estimator of de Chaisemartin and d’Haultfoeuille (De Chaisemartin, C. and X …

  68. A Descriptive Study of Psychiatric admissions of patients with Gambling Disorder at a tertiary hospital in the Philippines from the years 2016–2025

    Introduction Gambling is a deeply rooted cultural activity in the Philippines as a form of recreation, and a a significant portion of the population engages in gambling activities, however, specific data on the prevalence of Gambling Disorder is are limited due to the lack of comprehensive studies …

  69. ONLINE GAMBLING AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (A CASE STUDY FROM BATAM, INDONESIA)

    This study analyzes the murder case committed by Fania Putri against Charles Leo Putra in Batam in April 2025, which was triggered by economic problems and online gambling addiction …

  70. Meninggalkan yang Berduka

    The practice of suspending funeral ministry toward bereaved families involved in buffalo fighting arenas (tedong petarung) during Rambu Solo' has become a controversial disciplinary policy within the Toraja Church …

  71. The Destructive Bet: Online Gambling's Impact on Individuals and Families in Indonesia

    Online gambling has emerged as a significant problem in Indonesia, with its widespread accessibility leading to a high potential for addiction and a debt trap …

  72. Penguatan Ketahanan Keluarga Sakinah melalui Edukasi Hukum dan Literasi Keuangan dalam Menghadapi Judi Online dan Pinjaman Online Ilegal

    Maraknya judi online dan pinjaman online ilegal menimbulkan dampak sosial, ekonomi, dan psikologis yang memengaruhi ketahanan keluarga. Rendahnya literasi keuangan dan kesadaran hukum masyarakat menyebabkan masih banyak warga belum mampu membedakan layanan keuangan digital legal dan ilegal serta memahami langkah perlindungan hukum yang tersedia …

  73. Exploring Gambling-like Behaviors in Children's Cigarette Card Games and Parental Pro-game Perceptions in China: A Qualitative Study

    Abstract Cigarette card games emerged as a popular yet controversial pastime among children in China, raising concerns on the potential to foster gambling-like behaviors. This study explored children’s experiences and perceptions of cigarette card games, as well as parental attitudes and facilitation practices …

  74. Gambling help seeking and self-management in New Zealand and Australia: a cross-sectional survey with quota sampling of priority populations

    Efforts to address gambling harm often rely on narrow definitions of help seeking that focus on professional treatment. This approach overlooks the many other ways people seek support, use tools, or take action to reduce or control their gambling …

  75. Pola Komunikasi Orang Tua Terhadap Anak Remaja dalam Mengatasi Judi Online di Desa Lalang Kecamatan Rana Mese Kabupaten Manggarai Timur

    Family communication plays a crucial role in shaping the character and behavior of adolescents, especially in facing social challenges such as online gambling. This study aims to determine how parental communication patterns influence adolescents' involvement in online gambling activities in Lalang Village, Rana Mese District, East Manggarai Regency …

  76. Online gambling as a public health and regulatory challenge: moving beyond individual responsibility

    Online gambling has expanded faster than the public health systems and regulatory frameworks designed to contain its harms …

  77. Sports Betting Legalization Amplifies Emotional Cues and Intimate Partner Violence

    Abstract This study explores the relationship between legalized sports gambling, unexpected emotional cues stemming from NFL home team upset losses and reported intimate partner violence (IPV) …

  78. Affected others’ perspectives on the burden, drivers, and prevention of gambling-related harms: a qualitative study

    Abstract Background Gambling is increasingly recognised as a public health concern, with harms extending beyond individuals who gamble to families and communities. However, young people and adults affected by others’ gambling remain under-represented in research on harm prevention messaging …

  79. Islamic Spiritual Guidance for Online Gambling Victims: A Spiritual and Psychological Approach

    This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Islamic spiritual guidance for online gambling victims through spiritual and psychological approaches in Makassar City. The phenomenon of online gambling has evolved into a multidimensional social problem, simultaneously damaging the spiritual, psychological, familial, and social dimensions of victims' lives …

  80. Development and Validation of the Gambling Impact Scale for Families

    This study aimed to develop the Gambling Impact Scale (GIS), an instrument designed to assess the multidimensional burden experienced by family members affected by gambling problems, and to examine its validity and reliability. A web-based survey was conducted with two independent samples of affected family members …

  81. The Effectiveness of Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Family Therapy in Reducing Addiction and Anxiety Among Adolescents with Online Gambling Problems

    Effective interventions are needed to address addictive behaviors and the accompanying psychological conditions. This study contributed to comparing the effectiveness of a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and family therapy with family therapy alone in reducing the levels of online gambling addiction and anxiety in adolescents …

  82. ONLINE GAMBLING AND FAMILY RESILIENCE: ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW IN BOJONEGORO REGENCY, INDONESIA

    The rapid growth of online gambling has emerged as a structural threat to family resilience in Indonesia. This article investigates online gambling as a primary catalyst for marital breakdown through the lens of Islamic Family Law, specifically questioning its impact on family stability and the fulfilment of child protection rights …

  83. Unpacking the stakes: a cross-sectional study of health effects and predictors of gambling behaviour among male in-school adolescents in Osun State, Nigeria

    Gambling is a major public health issue increasingly affecting adolescents globally and worsened in Nigeria by weak enforcement of betting laws among other factors. The burden of gambling and its health effects among Nigerian adolescents is not well understood …

  84. Distres Psikologis dan Strategi Koping Istri dalam Menghadapi Keterlibatan Suami Judi Online

    The rising phenomenon of online gambling in Indonesia has created significant psychological impacts on wives as part of the family system affected by digital addictive behavior …

  85. From Smoke to Stakes: Parental Smoking During Childhood as a Predictor of Adult Gambling Behaviour

    ABSTRACT Background Australia has one of the highest rates of gambling among developed countries, with important consequences for public health and well‐being. Identifying the underlying drivers of gambling behaviour is therefore a key public policy issue, particularly in understanding how early‐life experiences shape later‐life risk‐taking behaviours …

  86. Edukasi Bahaya Judi Online dan Dampaknya Terhadap Kesehatan Mental Masyarakat di Kelurahan Pulokerto, Kecamatan Gandus, Kota Palembang

    This activity was carried out as a preventive effort to raise public awareness of the social and psychological risks associated with online gambling practices. The phenomenon of online gambling in Palembang City has shown a significant increase, resulting in mental, economic, and social vulnerabilities within the community …

  87. Analysis of Problem Gambling Among Staff and Students in a Public University in Kenya

    This paper presents study findings on gambling among university staff and students in Kenya. Data were collected from 21 staff and 385 students using questionnaires, interview guide and focused group discussions …

  88. Prophetic Value-Based Islamic Education Outreach in Strengthening Family and Community Roles for Online Gambling Prevention

    The proliferation of online gambling in the digital era has generated significant social, economic, and psychological consequences, particularly with respect to family resilience and community social stability. These challenges demand community-based preventive efforts that optimise the potential of Islamic religious values as a form of social control …

  89. The Destructive Impact of Online Gambling on the Financial Stability of Households in Tembilahan: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study

    Online Gambling (Judol) has developed into a serious socio-economic threat in Indonesia, especially for low- to middle-income households. The Financial Transaction Reporting and Analysis Center (PPATK) noted that Judol's fund turnover reached IDR 286.84 trillion from 422.1 million transactions throughout 2025 …

  90. Problem Gambling Severity, Psychosocial Welfare, and Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence From a Population Health Survey

    Gambling severity has been linked to various social and health-related harms, including intimate partner violence (IPV) …

  91. Lived experience of gambling-induced financial harm and its impact on family dynamics

    Financial difficulties are among the most serious consequences of excessive gambling, often affecting entire households. Affected others often face these challenges alone. This study explores their experiences and coping strategies through an analysis of 59 discussion threads (643 messages) from a Finnish online community (2008–2023) …

  92. Consistent Law Enforcement Creates An Anti-Gambling Legal Culture

    One of the challenges of the current Indonesian State is the crime of gambling. Offline and online gambling does not have a positive impact on individuals, society and the country at all. Precisely the negative impact that arises, among others, first, the impact on individuals and families, namely gambling makes poor …

  93. STUDI LITERATUR MENGENAI PENGARUH JUDI ONLINE TERHADAP MORALITAS PELAJAR DALAM PERSPEKTIF PENDIDIKAN ISLAM

    The development of digital technology has opened up opportunities for students to access various risky content, including online gambling, which can have serious impacts on morals and character development …

  94. Gambling disorder in the context of couple relationships: a systematic review

    In recent years, Gambling Disorder (GD) has gained increasing attention in psychological and neuroscientific research due to its significant behavioral, social, and economic consequences …

  95. Problem gambling among working youth in Southeast Türkiye: predictors and psychological consequences

    In low-socioeconomic contexts like South-eastern Türkiye, where child labor rates exceed national averages due to economic pressures, working youth face amplified risks of gambling as a maladaptive coping mechanism …

  96. Edukasi Pencegahan Aktivitas Judi Online

    Nowadays, online gambling in Indonesia has become a national emergency, claiming millions of victims (especially the poor) and generating hundreds of trillions in revenue, leading to fatal dependency, poverty, and even criminal activity …

  97. Australia's proposed gambling reforms may be good for industry, but not for public health

    Gambling industry harms are a major global public health concern (Van Schalkwyk et al. 2021, Thomas et al. 2023a, Cowlishaw et al. 2025). They contribute to financial hardship, family violence, relationship breakdown, and, in severe cases, suicide (Marionneau et al. 2023) …

  98. Factors Associated with Harm Experiences and Current Well-Being among Adult Children Exposed to Parental Gambling Disorder

    본 연구는 부모의 도박중독으로 자녀가 경험한 피해 유형과 이에 영향을 미치는 부모의 도박 요인을 탐색하고, 부모 도박 요인과 자녀 피해 유형이 성인기 자녀의 현재 안녕감에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 만 19세 이상 성인 3,633명을 대상으로 온라인 조사를 실시하였으며, 이 중 부모의 도박중독을 보고한 250명의 자료를 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 자녀가 경험한 주요 피해는 대인관계, 재정, 심리 및 정신건강 영역에서 높게 나타났다. 부모 도박 요인 중 도박 심각도, 지속 기간, 참여 종류 수가 자녀 피해 유형에 유의한 영향을 미쳤으며, 도박 심각도는 재정 피해를 제외한 대부분의 피해와 관련이 있었다 …

  99. The Impact of Online Gambling on Family Resilience: An Islamic Law Perspective from the Riau Region of Indonesia

    This study investigates the impact of online gambling on the resilience of Muslim families, with a particular focus on the Riau region of Indonesia, through the lens of Islamic law. The rapid growth of online gambling, driven by the accessibility and anonymity provided by digital technologies, has become a pressing concern for many families …

  100. Perceived Social Support as a Protective Factor against Gambling Ideation among Undergraduates in Southwest Niger

    The rapid expansion of online gambling platforms in Nigeria has raised concerns about gambling ideation among university students.While social support is widely recognised as a buffer against risky behaviours, its specific relationship with gambling-related thoughts remains underexplored in African contexts.This study examined the relationship between …

  101. Mobile Gambling: Unexplored Risks to Children and Families

    Gambling and sports betting have increased in popularity since the 2018 Supreme Court decision to allow states to authorize these industries to operate online. Although mobile gambling and sports betting are experienced as fun pastimes for some adults, evidence of downsides is mounting …

  102. PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PERILAKU PEMUDA YANG KECANDUAN JUDI ONLINE: IMPLIKASI BAGI PENDIDIKAN DASAR

    The rapid development of digital technology has significantly transformed social life, particularly in the areas of entertainment and economic activities. One phenomenon that has increasingly emerged alongside this development is the widespread practice of online gambling among young people …

  103. Determinants of gambling behavior among out-of-school adolescents in the Ibadan metropolis, Oyo state, Nigeria

    Gambling is an activity that occupies different spaces and roles across different cultures. Gambling do not only lead to waste of resources but could also lead to depression, anxiety, restlessness, suicidal thought or suicide …

  104. Parental Influence on Adolescent Gambling: the Role of Communication, Rules, and Social Support

    Abstract Adolescent gambling has reached unprecedented levels in recent years, warranting research attention due to its links with other risk behaviors and mental health issues. This study focuses on the risk and protective factors in parent-adolescent relationships affecting gambling behaviors in Swedish adolescents …

  105. Educating Teenagers in Pagerwesi Village about the Dangers of Online Gambling Under the Guise of Online Games

    One recent phenomenon is the rise in online gambling practices disguised as online games, particularly those targeting teenagers. In these games, activities that appear to be ordinary play actually involve betting systems, purchasing items with real money, and even cashable prizes, thus containing elements of gambling …

  106. Gambling and its associated factors among students of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria

    Studies have revealed a global surge in gambling and gambling disorders, particularly among young adults, including university students. This disturbing trend poses significant risks not only to individual's mental well-being but also to the wider community …

  107. Analisis Dampak Judi Online Berbasis Aktivitas Digital terhadap Kesehatan Mental dan Perilaku Sosial Generasi Muda di Indonesia

    The rapid development of digital technology has significantly increased public access to online activities, including online gambling, which has emerged as a serious social problem in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the impact of online gambling on the mental health and social behavior of young people …

  108. A Player’s Web of Significance: A Narrative of a Finnish Online Poker Semi-Professional

    A Poker Man's TaleOne night in western Finland in November 2006, Mark (pseudonym), a civil servant and a family man in his mid 30s, was drifting aimlessly through cyberspace when he remembered a conversation he had had with a fellow chessplayer earlier that fall.He paused for a minute and then typed a search phrase in Google: "poker room."He clicked on one …

  109. Childhood gambling experiences and adult problem gambling

    Many countries are strengthening their regulation of the gambling industry. Measures to protect children from exposure to gambling are often an important component of regulation, as childhood exposure to gambling is thought to lead to problem gambling (PG) in adulthood …

  110. Cross-border gambling as late-life leisure: social practices, mobility, and moral tensions in a Thai–Cambodian borderland

    Gambling among older adults is often interpreted through moral or legal lenses, yet its role as a socially embedded form of late-life leisure remains underexplored, particularly in borderland contexts characterized by high mobility and limited recreational alternatives …

  111. The Impact of Online Gambling Activities on Families: A Case Study in Pilang Village

    The aim of this study is to assess and examine the impact of online gambling on the socio-economic status of residents in the Pilang sub-district of Probolinggo city …

  112. Journeys Towards Harm Among Young Adult Sports Bettors: Dynamic Influences From Childhood to Early Adulthood

    Abstract Sports betting increases the risk of gambling harm in young people, but little is known about their pathways into harmful betting and dynamic influences over time. This study explored journeys towards gambling harm among young Australian sports bettors and key sources of influence on their experiences, from childhood to early adulthood …

  113. The Psycho-Social Impact of Gambling on Families in Hwange Urban Area

    This study explores the psycho-social impact of gambling on families in Hwange Urban Area, focusing on the lived experiences of affected members. Guided by an interpretivist framework, a qualitative design was adopted with purposive sampling of 20 participants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and data were thematically analysed …

  114. The State and Religion in Indonesia: The Indonesian Ulama Council’s Authority on Public Health and National Lottery

    This article examines the relationship between the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI), a Muslim umbrella organisation, and the Indonesian state. It focuses on the dynamic role that MUI has played in public health issues and the national lottery …

  115. Social harms of sport betting among urban youth: evidence from Mwanza city, Tanzania

    Sports betting has expanded rapidly among urban youth in sub-Saharan Africa, yet evidence on its social harms in Tanzanian community settings remains limited …

  116. Penyuluhan Literasi Digital Mengenai Risiko Pinjaman Online Ilegal dan Perjudian Online

    Illegal online loans (pinjol) and online gambling (judol) have become a destructive nationwide phenomenon that threatens the social and economic stability of society …

  117. Online Gambling and Family Relationships: A Phenomenological Study

  118. Odds, Ends, and Empty Wallets: The Rise of Sports Betting in Cameroon and the Hidden Costs for Low-Income Families

    This study explores the determinants of betting behavior in Cameroon, focusing on the socio-economic, technological, and cultural influences …

  119. Beyond the Screen: Exploring Online Slot Machine Gambling Experiences Among Young Adults in Argao, Cebu, Philippines

    Online slot machine gambling has become increasingly accessible through digital platforms, raising concerns about its growing participation among young adults …

  120. Aripiprazole Induced Gambling, in Patients with Learning Disabilities

    In this paper we explore the potential association between aripiprazole—a partial dopamine agonist and gambling …

  121. The Role of the Family in Demoralization from the Perspective of Tafsir Ahkam

    This study aims to analyze the framing of news about online gambling as a demoralizing threat in Indonesia, using the perspective of tafsir ahkam. Online gambling has become a worrying phenomenon in Indonesia, given its negative impact on individual and societal morality. This study uses Robert N …

  122. Penyuluhan Bahaya Judi Online sebagai Upaya Penguatan Ketahanan Rumah Tangga dan Ekonomi Keluarga

    This study aims to analyze and describe the impact of online gambling awareness campaigns on household resilience and the family economy in Balong Jeruk Village, Kunjang District. Online gambling is a disturbing phenomenon with the potential for significant damage, particularly within the family environment …

  123. Problem Gambling Transmission. An Eight-wave Longitudinal Study on Problem Gambling Among Affected Others

    Abstract There is growing recognition that those close to someone with problem gambling experience stress and strain. Research suggests they may also be at risk of developing gambling problems themselves, but this remains an underexplored area …

  124. Transformasi Digital Sebagai Pemicu Disintegrasi Keluarga (Dampak Judi Online di Kabupaten Sambas)

    Globalization and digitalization bring both positive and negative impacts. The positive impacts of digital transformation include facilitating access to information, supporting business activities, and various other conveniences. However, one of the negative impacts of digital transformation is the occurrence of family disintegration …

  125. Gambling behaviors in Israeli adults: findings from a nationally representative sample

    Globally, 46.2% of all adults report having gambled in the previous 12 months. While most experience no negative repercussions from gambling, individuals who are highly engaged in gambling are at greater risk of problem gambling (PG) …

  126. Analysis of Online Gambling and Family Resilience Strategies in the Perspective of Islamic Family Law

    Background. This article examines in depth the phenomenon of online gambling (al-qimār al-ʾiliktrūnī) as a systemic threat to the resilience of Muslim families, as well as formulates a resilience strategy framework based on Islamic Family Law (al-ahwāl al-shakhṣiyyah). Method …

  127. Online gambling during the COVID-19 pandemic: do living conditions matter?

    This article is one of the first to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online gambling (OG) participation and gambling-related problems in relation to living conditions. The latter include whether people reported being in a significant intimate relationship, their living arrangements (alone vs …

  128. PERAN ORANG TUA DALAM MENGATASI JUDI ONLINE DI DESA KOTO MASJID KECAMATAN XIII KOTO KAMPAR KABUPATEN KAMPAR

    This research is motivated by the many cases of online gambling that ensnare teenagers in Koto Masjid Village, XIII Koto Kampar District. The focus of this research is based on the role of parents as: 1). Parents as educators, 2). Parents as role models, 3). Parents as companions, 4). Parents as counselors, 5). Parents as communicators, 6) …

  129. The Impact of Online Gambling on Young People

    Online gambling has become increasingly accessible to adolescents, largely due to widespread internet connectivity and persuasive social media marketing. This study explores the multifaceted impact of online gambling on young people, focusing on psychological, social, and financial consequences …

  130. THE PHENOMENON OF ONLINE GAMBLING AMONG STUDENTS

    The rapid development of technology and the internet has brought numerous conveniences to everyday life but has also triggered new social issues, one of which is the rise of online gambling. This activity now extends beyond adults and increasingly involves students …

  131. Upaya dari Segi Pendekatan Makro untuk Mengatasi Kecanduan Judi Online di Kalangan Mahasiswa

    Technological developments and economic factors have increased the prevalence of online gambling among college students, negatively impacting their mental health, finances, and academic performance. This phenomenon requires serious attention for effective prevention and management …

  132. Psychotherapeutic Support for Concerned Significant Others Impacted by Gambling Disorder

  133. Sengketa Rumah Tangga yang Dipicu Kecanduan Judi Online: Prespektif Hukum Keluarga Islam

    The rise of online gambling has become a serious problem that threatens family resilience and contributes to the rising divorce rate in Indonesia. This article aims to analyze online gambling as a reason for divorce, examine the concept of mediation in Islamic family law, and explain its role in addressing divorces caused by online gambling …

  134. Legal Protection for Children Whose Parents Are Online Gambling and Drug Addicts

    Legal protection for children is a measure of national civilization, therefore it is mandatory to be attempted according to the capabilities of the nation and state. Because child protection is a legal action that has legal consequences …

  135. Do people with problem and non-problem gambling differ on financial literacy? A mixed methods study in Hong Kong

    This sequential explanatory mixed methods research study explored differences in financial literacy between people with problem gambling (PG) and non-problem gambling (non-PG), focusing on three subdimensions: actual financial knowledge, perceived financial knowledge, and financial attitude …

  136. Penguatan Ketahanan Keluarga melalui Edukasi Bahaya Judi Online di Desa Kopen, Wonogiri

    The community of Kopen Village faces challenges to family resilience, particularly in family resource management, communication, and digital risk control such as online gambling. This community service program aimed to enhance participants' understanding of family resilience and mitigate the dangers of online gambling that threaten family harmony …

  137. Social Dynamics of the Families of Former Online Gamblers: Narrative Study of Former Online Gamblers in Wonomulyo District, Sidodadi Village, Polewali Mandar Regency

    This study aims to determine 1) Changes in social functions within a family after one of its members stops being an online gambler, and 2) The meaning of the status of "former online gambler" is constructed by family members and the social environment. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method …