Lived experience
31 studies in the past 365 days. Tags are assigned automatically from titles and abstracts; a study can carry several.
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Beyond the Individual: Rethinking Public Health Approaches to Gambling‐Related Harm
ABSTRACT Public health approaches to gambling‐related harm have increasingly shifted from individual pathology to population‐level frameworks. However, these approaches remain under strain, as they continue to individualize harm while attempting to address broader structural conditions …
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Study protocol: seeking treatment for gambling – a 10-year retrospective clinical and register study of gambling patterns and physical and psychiatric comorbidity in patients with gambling disorder
Gambling disorder, the first non-substance-related addictive disorder to be recognized, can have a severe impact on health and psycho-social well-being, but treatment seeking is often low, and the documentation of clinical needs and medical comorbidities is sparser than for substance use disorders …
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[Design research with social care and community professionals]
Recognizing and addressing gambling-related problems, and referring to appropriate care, is complex for social professionals. Having a wide range of responsibilities, problem gambling is not always their priority concern. Based on design research, we developed a resource guide that includes knowledge, advice, and tools to detect and tackle problem gambling …
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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 …
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“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 …
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Acceptability of Internet-Based Therapy: Considerations Expressed by Individuals Struggling with Gambling
Internet-based therapy (IBT) is effective in reducing symptoms of gambling disorder (GD), yet limited acceptability may constrain treatment uptake and engagement. This study explored perspectives on the expected acceptability (defined as perceiving the intervention as appropriate) of IBT for GD …
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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 …
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"No one takes it seriously": U.S. military personnel with gambling concerns: recommendations for expanding treatment and public health efforts
Introduction Gambling is increasingly recognized as a significant public health issue, with negative consequences for financial stability, social well-being, and overall health. Growing evidence indicates that U.S. military personnel and veterans are a high-risk group for gambling-related problems, including gambling disorder (GD) …
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Design research with social and community care professionals
Recognizing and addressing gambling-related problems, and referring to appropriate care, is complex for social professionals. Having a wide range of responsibilities, problem gambling is not always their priority concern. Based on design research, we developed a resource guide that includes knowledge, advice, and tools to detect and tackle problem gambling …
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A qualitative investigation of the retrospective lived experiences and emotional trajectories of Australian gamblers
The current study sought to understand and explore how gamblers retrospectively characterise the shifts in their emotional valence across a gambling session, and how they interpret changes in their emotional arousal as a gambling session unfolds …
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Digital Literacy Education and Cyber Crime Mitigation Related to Online Gambling for Teenagers in Tanak Awu Village, Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency
The acceleration of information technology brings ambivalent impacts on rural youth, one of which is the high risk of exposure to negative content such as online gambling …
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Gender in Gambling Research or Gender Research in Gambling?
A scoping review by Kairouz et al. (2023) on the conceptualization of gender in peer-reviewed gambling scholarship (2000–2020) found that only 58 of 2,532 articles addressed gender as a sociocultural construct. Building on that review, this paper examines how these 58 studies discuss gender as a sociocultural construct …
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'I Battle With This Gambling Addiction Every Day'. Learning From Lived Experiences of Recovery to Guide Gambling Harm Prevention Strategies
Gambling harm is a significant public health issue affecting individuals, families and communities. In Australia, gambling is deeply embedded within everyday life, supported by the widespread availability of gambling products and industry marketing …
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Studi Kualitatif: Konformitas Teman Sebaya Terhadap Perilaku Judi Online Pada Mahasiswa
This study examines the relationship between peer conformity and online gambling addiction among adolescents. With the advent of digital platforms, gambling has become increasingly accessible, particularly for adolescents and young adults, leading to significant mental health risks …
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Online Peer Support for Gambling Harm: Perspectives from People with Lived Experience and Service Providers
Online peer support (mutual aid provided by individuals with lived experience through digital platforms such as forums, messaging groups, or video meetings) has demonstrated benefits across health contexts but remains underexplored in gambling harm recovery …
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Strength in Recovery: A Practice-Informed Commentary on Peer Recovery Specialists Facilitating Gambling Recovery Groups
Gambling-related harm is increasingly recognized as a public health concern with significant psychological, relational, and social consequences, yet limited scholarship has examined the integration of Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS) within gambling recovery systems …
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Navigating Online Gambling in Indonesia: Policy Analysis in Education Sectors
This article examines the implementation of online gambling policies in Indonesia's education sector, focusing on the effectiveness of regulatory frameworks in preventing student involvement in online gambling …
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Qualitative exploration of gambling harm among UK veterans: normalisation, stigma and postservice escalation
This study explored the lived experiences of UK Armed Forces veterans affected by gambling-related harm. It examined how military culture, institutional practices and life transitions shaped gambling behaviours, barriers to help-seeking and the long-term impact on well-being …
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Preventing Gambling Related Harm in Adolescents: PRoGRAM - A pilot cluster RCT - Synopsis Report
Young people's engagement in gambling can be linked to gambling-related harm. There is a lack of independently funded and evidence-based school-based interventions that seek to prevent and reduce the harms associated with gambling …
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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) …
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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) …
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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 …
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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 …
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SCATTER IS LIFE: LIVED EXPERIENCES OF MILLENNIALS PLAYING AND VENTURING IN ONLINE GAMBLING
This study explores the lived experiences of Millennials involved in online gambling, focusing on the psychological, emotional, and financial consequences. Using a qualitative design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 participants, all of whom regularly engage in online gambling …
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Inside the Gambler's Mind: Experiences of Punters in Harare CBD
In Zimbabwe's cities, gambling has become more prevalent, especially in the Harare Central Business District (CBD), where gambling is ingrained in daily social and commercial life …
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Membendung Gelombang Judi Online di Kalangan Santri: Strategi Preventif Berbasis Pendidikan Karakter
Stemming the Wave of Online Gambling among Santri: An Education-Based Preventive Strategy The increasing involvement of teenagers in online gambling activities raises concerns about the quality of the nation's next generation …
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A phenomenological study of online gambling behaviors among Filipino working professionals
This study explores the lived experiences of Filipino working professionals engaged in online gambling using an interpretative phenomenological design. Data were collected during January to June 2025 via remote, semi-structured interviews with seven participants who were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling …
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From ‘Quirky and Cool’ to ‘Addicted’: Lived Experiences of Sports Betting Harm in Early Adulthood
Young adults bear the greatest burden of harm from sports betting. This study explored 1) the lived experiences of sports betting harm when people enter adulthood, 2) barriers and catalysts to change, and 3) change strategies used. Interviews with 50 people aged 18–25 who reported sports betting harm were analysed using thematic analysis …
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‘Sometimes it’s easier to seek support in the wrong places’: LGBTQIA+ individuals’ experiences of gambling harms
Sexual and gender minority individuals face disproportionate mental health challenges, yet little is known about their experiences of gambling-related harm. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of gambling among LGBTQIA+ individuals in the UK …
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PREVALENCE AND WAY FORWARD OF GAMBLING ADDICTION AMONG SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
Gambling addiction is an emerging public health concern in Africa, yet little is known about its prevalence and drivers among students with disabilities, a group often marginalized in behavioral addiction research …