Youth and young adults
342 studies in the past 365 days. Tags are assigned automatically from titles and abstracts; a study can carry several.
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All In: A Casino-Themed Emergency Medicine Conference Day
Audience: The target audience includes individuals involved in the education and training of emergency medicine (EM) residents, such as program directors, assistant program directors, core faculty, and academic attendings, as well as learners including residents, physician assistant (PA) fellows, and medical students (MS) …
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Understanding Betting Risks among Urban Youth in Mwanza, Tanzania: A Qualitative Ethnographic Study
Sports betting has expanded across sub-Saharan Africa, increasingly intersecting with young people’s aspirations, technological accessibility, and economic insecurity. Although awareness of gambling-related risks may influence young people’s decisions, recognising such risks does not necessarily lead to cessation of betting …
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Navigating Uncertainty in Loot Box Purchase Decisions: Budget Constraints and Perceived Utility
Purpose – This study aims to understand how university students consider budget constraints, perceive the utility of digital items, and make loot box purchase decisions under uncertain outcomes. Design/Methodology/Approach – The study employed a qualitative descriptive-exploratory design …
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Betting-driven sport consumption among young adults: motivational dynamics and reconfiguration of sport engagement
Research question: Sports betting has been promoted as a way of attracting and boosting younger audiences, although critics warn that it turns sport into a means to an end and can generate social harms. Evidence on this process is scarce …
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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 …
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Gambling-Related Knowledge: A Systematic Review and Clinical Implications
Gambling-related knowledge is often considered central to gambling behavior, particularly in forms of gambling perceived as skill-based. However, gambling knowledge has been inconsistently defined and measured across studies …
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Analysis of Changes in the Knowledge Structure of Adolescent Gaming and Gambling Research in Korea: A Text Mining and Social Network Analysis
본 연구는 2013년부터 2026년까지 발표된 국내 청소년 게임·도박 관련 학술지 논문을 대상으로 텍스트마이닝과 사회연결망분석을 활용하여 연구동향과 지식구조의 변화를 분석하였다. 단어빈도 분석, 핵심 키워드 중요도 분석, 연결중심성 분석, CONCOR 분석 및 군집분석을 수행하였다. 분석 결과, 핵심 연구주제는 지속적으로 유지되었으나 코로나19 이후 온라인·사이버 환경과 정책 및 위험요인 관련 연구의 비중이 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 연구주제 간 연결성과 네트워크 응집성이 강화되면서 지식구조가 보다 통합적인 형태로 변화하였다 …
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Preventing Gambling Among Adolescents: An Umbrella Review of School-Based Prevention Programmes
In recent years, both land-based and online gambling have become increasingly normalised and socially accepted activities. Despite legal restrictions aimed at preventing underage access, evidence confirms concerning prevalence rates among adolescents …
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Problem Gambling Among Schoolchildren in Sub-Saharan African Context : A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence and Associated Factors in Benin, 2025
Gambling is rapidly expanding across Africa, particularly through sports betting. However in Benin, data on gambling behaviors among adolescents is scarce. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of problem gambling and identify associated factors among secondary school students in Benin …
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Pinjaman Online Sebagai Faktor Kriminogenik Maraknya Judi Online Pada Generasi Muda
The prevalence of online gambling and online loan use among young people presents a social problem that requires examination of the relationship between access to digital financing and gambling behavior. This study aimed to analyze the role of online loans as a criminogenic factor that may encourage young people’s involvement in online gambling …
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Analisis Viktimologi terhadap Keterlibatan Anak dalam Perjudian Online di Lingkungan 1, Kelurahan Binjai, Kecamatan Medan Denai
This study examines the position of children involved in online gambling from a victimological perspective and identifies factors contributing to their involvement in Neighborhood 1, Binjai Urban Village, Medan Denai District. It employs empirical legal research with a qualitative approach …
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From the love of the game: a qualitative study exploring mechanisms to online gambling participation in young people
Emerging research has identified engagement in sports or video gaming as risk factors for gambling and gambling harm in young adults, but little is known about the mechanisms through which childhood engagement with these activities may lead to gambling in early adulthood …
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Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Online and Offline Gambling Among Medical Sciences Students in Central-Southern Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study
Gambling, as a high-risk behavior among university students, may pose a serious threat to their mental and physical health. This study aimed to identify the primary determinants of online and offline gambling prevalence among students …
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The Prevalence of Gambling Advertising during a Matchday of the German Bundesliga: A Frequency and Content Analysis of Live TV Coverage, Sport Highlight Programmes and Social Media
Abstract Gambling advertising is prevalent in sports, especially football. Sponsoring teams, leagues, and national and international competitions is an effective marketing strategy for gambling providers to reach a wide audience. This ‘gamblification’ of football poses risks to public health, particularly for vulnerable groups …
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Online gambling behavior among medical students: the relationship with chronotype and social anxiety
Online gambling has become an increasingly prevalent form of digital risk behavior among university students, facilitated by continuous internet access and ease of engagement. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine associations of social anxiety and chronotype with online gambling behavior among 268 medical students …
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Problem sports betting/gambling in U.S. undergraduate students at a large public university
To estimate the prevalence of potential problem gambling among college students at a large U.S. public university who reported having participated in sports betting/gambling. Participants: A customized Healthy Minds Study (HMS) Student Survey was administered to undergraduate students (n = 1,489) at a large U.S. public university in 2025 …
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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 …
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Online Gambling Disorder and Its Psychosocial Impact on Adolescent Mental Health: Outcomes of a Multidisciplinary Community
Online gambling has become a serious threat to the mental health of Indonesian adolescents, with rising cases of addiction (gambling disorder), anxiety, depression, social isolation, and suicide risk …
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JOGOS ELETRÔNICOS E A PROTEÇÃO DE CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES: : TECNOSOCIAIS E LEGAIS - A QUESTÃO DAS CAIXAS DE RECOMPENSA
The present article aims to analyze the technosocial and legal dimensions of electronic games, focusing on the protection of children and adolescents in the face of monetization practices, particularly the so-called loot boxes …
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Environmental and Cognitive Factors Associated with Adolescent Gambling Experience: Focusing on Exposure to Gambling Promotional Materials, Peer Gambling Exposure, and Gambling Risk Perception
This study aimed to examine environmental and cognitive factors associated with lifetime gambling experience among adolescents. Data were drawn from the 2025 Survey on Youth Gambling, and a total of 13,481 adolescents were included in the final analytic sample. Lifetime gambling experience was specified as the dependent variable …
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A Typology of Adolescent Gamblers Using Latent Class Analysis
Adolescent gambling has emerged as a serious social concern, as gambling problems that begin at an early age may extend beyond juvenile delinquency to school maladjustment, secondary offending, and continued involvement in crime during adulthood …
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The Impact of Problematic Online Gambling on University Students' Lives: Exploring Links With Impulsivity, Emotion Regulation, and Psychological Distress
To examine the effect of problematic online gambling on the lives of university students in the context of impulsivity, emotion regulation, and psychological distress. Method: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 200 university students who engage in online gambling …
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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 …
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Understanding sports betting as an emerging behavioral addiction among young men in Ethiopia
BackgroundSports betting is one of the most popular, rapidly evolving, and attractive forms of gambling. It is associated with an increased risk of gambling-related harms like relationship difficulties, crime, and physical and mental health problems …
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Penguatan Ketahanan Finansial Pemuda Melalui Edukasi Anti Judi Online Dan Investasi Cerdas Bagi Karang Taruna Desa Lerep, Kabupaten Semarang
The development of digital technology has increased youth vulnerability to online gambling practices that affect financial, social, and legal conditions …
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Online Sports Betting and Financial Trading in Young Adults: A Qualitative Exploration of Problem Gambling and Behavioral Change to Guide Treatment Development
Publication date: Available online 22 May 2026 Source: Cognitive and Behavioral Practice Author(s): Jennifer J. Park, Li Yan McCurdy, Jennifer M. Loya, Melissa A. Gordon, Krysten W. Bold, Brian D. Kiluk, Marc N. Potenza
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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 …
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Early detection of problematic internet use among university students: psychometric validation of the PIUQ-9
University students extensively use the internet for academic, social, and recreational purposes, increasing the risk of developing problematic internet use (PIU) …
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Gambling behaviour of Bradford teenagers: evidence from the Born in Bradford Age of Wonder study
Gambling among young people is a public health concern, and gambling-like mechanics in digital games (e.g., loot boxes) may increase exposure. We estimated the prevalence of traditional gambling and gambling-like online behaviours among adolescents in Bradford …
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المراهنات الإلكترونية " دراسة فقهية". Online Betting: A Jurisprudential Study
تعتبر ظاهرة المراهنات الإلكترونية من الظواهر الخطيرة على شبكة الانترنت، فقد انتشرت انتشارًا سريعًا بين الشباب، فتعتبر هذه المراهنات من أخطر المستجدات الموجودة حاليًا؛ وذلك لما تسببه من إدمان أكثر من المواد المخدرة، كما تعد المواقع الإلكترونية للقمار والمراهنات في تزايد مستمر فيمكن للمراهن أو المقامر أن يقوم بذلك من خلال شاشة هاتفه الخاص، أو حتى من خلال …
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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 …
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Troubles liés à l’usage des jeux de hasard et d’argent chez les adolescents et jeunes adultes en Afrique subsaharienne : analyse exploratoire de la prévalence et des facteurs associés en milieu universitaire au Bénin, 2025
Gambling is growing at an alarming rate in Benin, particularly among students. This population, seeking independence and success, is especially vulnerable to the risks of disorders associated with these practices. AIM OF THE STUDY: to determine the prevalence of, and identify factors associated with disorders related to gambling in universities in Benin …
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Social Exposure to Gambling and Gambling Involvement Among 4176 Italian Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study
Gambling behaviors can be viewed as the product of individual characteristics and the social environment …
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Social communities in gacha gaming and adolescent problem gambling risk: a mixed methods study
Gacha games are free-to-play mobile games featuring randomized-reward mechanics to acquire characters and items. These games have grown into a multi-billion-dollar global industry, yet their relationship with adolescent problem gambling remains largely unstudied …
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Islamic Leadership Counseling in Strengthening The Role Of Youth as Agents For The Prevention Of Online Gambling: A Community Service Initiative With Karang Taruna Youth in Pacarejo Village, Gunungkidul
The rapid development of digital technology has brought significant impacts on society, including increased internet access that has triggered various social problems, one of which is the widespread practice of online gambling …
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Gambling-like games: cajas botín y su relación con el uso problemático de videojuegos y juegos de apuestas en adolescentes
Las cajas botín (loot boxes) son mecanismos de monetización presentes en numerosos videojuegos que, debido a sus similitudes con los juegos de apuestas, han despertado un creciente interés investigador y regulatorio …
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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 …
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A bibliometric analysis of the social, behavioral, and potential economic consequences of gambling among youth and Generation Z
Цель – провести библиометрический анализ научных публикаций, посвященных исследованию азартных игр среди поколения Z, индексированных в базе данных Scopus за период 2012–2025 гг., а также выявить основные направления исследований и факторы, влияющие на формирование игровой зависимости …
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Membangun Generasi Sehat dan Berkarakter Melalui Literasi dan Edukasi Pada Siswa-Siswi Robitotul Istiqomah di Desa Pasar Huristak
Edukasi mengenai pencegahan narkoba dan judi online merupakan langkah krusial dalam membangun kesadaran masyarakat akan bahaya yang ditimbulkan oleh kedua fenomena tersebut. Pasar Huristak, sebuah wilayah dengan populasi yang sebagian besar terdiri dari keluarga muda dan remaja, menjadi fokus dalam upaya pencegahan ini …
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An Exploratory Study of Factors Associated with Adolescents’ Gambling Recommendation Behavior: Focusing on Selected Components of Differential Association and Social Learning Theories
This study aims to explore the social, environmental, and individual factors associated with gambling recommendation behavior among adolescents …
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Effectiveness of a School-Based Gambling Prevention Program for Adolescents : A Mixed Methods Study
본 연구의 목적은 심각해지는 청소년의 도박문제를 선제적으로 예방하기 위해 개발·운영된 굿네이버스 학교기반 도박문제 예방교육 프로그램의 효과성을 검증하는 것이다. 이를 위해 수렴적 혼합연구설계를 적용하여 논리모델에 기반한 과정평가와 성과평가를 양적·질적으로 수행하였다. 양적연구는 전국 5개 권역의 초·중학교 학생을 대상으로 비동일통제집단설계를 적용하였으며, 실험집단 267명, 비교집단 157명을 분석하였다. 질적연구는 중학생 9명, 교사 10명, 강사 10명 등 총 29명을 대상으로 한 포커스그룹인터뷰를 통해 수행하였다 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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FINANCIAL LITERACY, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND YOUTH GAMBLING BEHAVIOUR AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
The rising prevalence of gambling among Nigerian youths has become a major socio-economic concern, with adverse consequences for financial wellbeing, productivity, and sustainable development …
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Financial Hardship and Problem Gambling Severity Among Young South Koreans: A Conditional Strain Model
Commercial gambling has become increasingly digitized and normalized, placing young adults in frequent contact with betting and other reward-oriented spending opportunities through mobile environments. Understanding gambling-related harm therefore requires attention to the economic and psychological conditions surrounding young adults …
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Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Screening Indicators of Gambling-Related Problems in a Sample of Young Adults: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Analysis of the EVA-Adic Study
Background/Objectives: Gambling disorder is recognized as a behavioral addiction, and gambling-related problems represent an important public health concern among young adults. However, evidence regarding their association with overall diet quality, particularly adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), remains scarce …
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PENGARUH PERMAINAN JUDI ONLINE TERHADAP KESEHATAN MENTAL ANAK DI JALAN TADUAN MEDAN TEMBUNG
The development of digital technology has facilitated access to online gambling, including among children. This phenomenon has become a concern because involvement in online gambling may negatively affect mental health, such as causing stress, anxiety, depression, and changes in social behavior …
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Classification-Behavior Discordance and Problem Gambling: Differential Patterns for Fantasy Sports and Loot Boxes Among College Students
Fantasy sports and loot boxes share similarities with gambling yet remain largely unregulated as such, creating ambiguity in how individuals perceive and engage with these activities …
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Heavy spenders in digital games: expenditure disparities and associations between microtransactions, gaming disorder and gambling disorder among adolescents
Free-to-play games have transformed the economics of digital play, shifting revenue from upfront sales to continuous microtransactions. Research on the free-to-play model has largely focused on specific mechanics such as loot boxes or pay-to-win systems. However, little is known about how adolescents' spending behaviour relates to problematic engagement …
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Influence of at-risk gambling on the mental well-being of the youth in Nakawa Division, Kampala District, Uganda. A cross-sectional study
The football pools are still around today and are, in fact, the source of inspiration for fixed odds on gambling. To assess the influence of at-risk gambling on the mental well-being of the youth in Nakawa Division, Kampala District, Uganda. Methodology: The study employed a cross-sectional survey research design …
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A narrative review of qualitative studies exploring the normalization of gambling for youth and younger adults
Gambling is a highly visible and socially embedded activity among young people, with marketing, social practices, and digital platforms shaping perceptions and behaviours …
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Gambling and Gaming Disorders, Problematic Pornography Use, and Other Addictive Behaviors (Use of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence Chatbots) in Youth
Youth appear to be disproportionately impacted by addictive behaviors (ie, gaming/gambling disorders and problematic use of pornography, social media, and artificial intelligence chatbots) and may benefit from greater clinical attention in screening and treatment …
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HOW PERCEIVED SOCIAL NORMS SHAPE EXPECTATION OF ONLINE GAMBLING BEHAVIOR: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF INJUNCTIVE NORMS
Social influences have long been recognized as important determinants of gambling behavior. Nevertheless, relatively little is known about the role of perceived social norms in shaping behavioral expectations regarding online gambling …
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Effects of Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Perception on Continued Gambling among Adolescents
본 연구는 청소년의 도박 태도와 도박 인식이 도박 지속 여부에 미치는 영향을 실증적으로 분석하여, 청소년 도박예방 정책에 대한 시사점을 제시하는 것을 목적으로 하였다. 이를 위해 「2025년 청소년 도박 실태조사」 원자료를 활용하였으며, 도박 경험이 있는 청소년 가운데 연구모형에 포함된 변수의 결측 사례를 제외한 최종 338명을 분석 대상으로 선정하였다. 즉, 전체 청소년이 아니라 도박 경험 청소년만 대상으로 도박 지속 여부를 분석했다. 종속변수는 최근 6개월간 도박 지속 여부로 설정하였으며, 독립변수는 위험태도, 보호태도 및 도박에 대한 긍정인식으로 구성하였다 …
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Simulated Gambling Games: an Integrative Review of Links with Monetary Gambling and Harmful Gambling in Adolescents and Adults
Abstract Purpose of Review Simulated gambling games (SGGs) combine features of gaming and gambling in social casino games, practice games, and games with mini gambling components. SGGs may act as a gateway to monetary gambling and gambling harm through a stimulus exposure effect …
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Design of a 2D Animated Short Film About the Dangers of Online Gambling
This study discusses the design of a two-dimensional (2D) short animated film intended as an educational medium to raise awareness among young people about the dangers of online gambling. The increasing involvement of youth in online gambling activities serves as the primary background for this creative project …
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Deconstructing Methodological Paradigms in Adolescent Gambling Research: a Critical Analysis and Future Directions
Four years after Delfabbro & King's (2021) foundational critique, adolescent gambling research continues to struggle with fundamental validity questions …
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A Content Analysis of Research Trends on Gambling Addiction in Korea: Focusing on Korea Citation Index-Listed Journal Articles Published from 2016 to 2025
This study conducted a content analysis of academic articles related to gambling addiction published from 2016 to 2025 in Korea Citation Index (KCI)-listed journals.Utilizing the keywords "gambling addiction," "gambling problems," "problem gambling," "problematic gambling," "pathological gambling," and "gambling disorder," this study collected relevant …
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PEER RELATIONS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE AS PREDICTORS OF CYBER-DELINQUENT BEHAVIOUR: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SPORTS BETTING ADDICTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA
Cyber delinquency is one of the growing concern particularly among the teaming population of young adults, most of whom are undergraduates. Their relation with peers and psychological experience has been linked to this delinquent behaviour, where sports betting seem to be an enabling factor …
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Psychometric analysis of brief adolescent gambling screen, problem gambling severity index, and gambling motives questionnaire-financial among Ghanaian adolescents
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brief Adolescent Sport Betting Screen (BASBS), Problem Sport Betting Severity Index (PSBSI), and Sport Betting Motives Questionnaire–Financial (SBMQF) among Ghanaian adolescents …
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Penguatan Literasi Digital sebagai Strategi Pencegahan Judi Online dan NAPZA di Lingkungan Sekolah dan Lingkungan Masyarakat Sekitar
The development of digital technology provides many benefits in daily life, but it also increases access to various negative contents, such as online gambling and NAPZA abuse. Adolescents are among the most vulnerable groups due to their high intensity of internet and social media use, as well as the ease of obtaining information through digital platforms …
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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 …
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Breaking the Cycle: Quantitative Analysis of the Bearing of Gambling Addiction on the Youth in a Selected Municipality in the Central Region, Ghana
This study investigates the multifaceted impacts of gambling addiction on individuals within the Awutu-Senya East Municipal Assembly, Ghana, with particular focus on the sociodemographic characteristics and behavioral consequences among affected populations …
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A EXPLORAÇÃO DA VULNERABILIDADE INFANTO-JUVENIL NOS JOGOS ELETRÔNICOS: O DISFARCE DO JOGO DE AZAR EM CAIXAS DE RECOMPENSA E A INTERVENÇÃO DA LEI Nº 15.211/2025 ("LEI FELCA")
O presente artigo analisa a proibição das caixas de recompensa (loot boxes) em jogos eletrônicos acessíveis a crianças e adolescentes, prevista no art. 20 da Lei nº 15.211/2025 ("Lei Felca"), e examina os modelos de adaptação adotados pela indústria no Brasil …
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Predicting Sports Betting Intentions Among Adolescents: Gender-Specific Pathways in the Reasoned Action Approach
Abstract Sports betting among adolescents is a growing public health concern, yet the social-cognitive mechanisms driving sports betting intentions in legally underage populations remain largely underexplored …
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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 …
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Gaming-gambling convergence, emotion regulation, and impulsivity in adolescents and young adults: a systematic review
The convergence between video games and monetized betting constitutes a risk factor for adolescents and young adults, given their specific cognitive vulnera-bilities. To synthesize empirical evidence on exposure to gaming-gambling convergence and its association with emotional regulation and impulsivity in this population …
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Trends and Gender Differences in Gambling with Money between 2018 and 2021: A Population-Based Study among 60,331 Spanish Adolescents
This cross-sectional study aimed to describe the prevalence of gambling with money; the factors associated with gambling; and the time trends prevalence of gambling in the period 2018 to 2021 focusing on gender differences. Data from 60,331 adolescents from a Nationwide Population-Based Study (ESTUDES) conducted in 2019 and 2021 in Spain were analyzed …
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PENGARUH ADIKSI JUDI ONLINE TERHADAP PENURUNAN INTERAKSI SOSIAL DAN PERILAKU AGRESIF REMAJA DI DESA ADIREJO
This study aims to analyze the effect of online gambling addiction on the decline in social interaction and aggressive behavior of adolescents in one of the villages in Lampung Province …
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How Does Gambling Marketing Affect Behaviours and Attitudes? A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies
Abstract Purpose of Review Gambling marketing is pervasive. Evidence suggests that greater exposure to gambling marketing can increase gambling engagement and elevate the risk of gambling harm. The effects of marketing are likely to vary across population groups and across different types of marketing …
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Roblox and Childhood Gambling Risk: Beyond the Loot Box
The commentary by Mortillaro and colleagues1 makes a timely and well-constructed contribution to the literature on childhood gambling risk …
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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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The parallel text in the novel (Casino for Children) by Karwan Omar Kakksur
Contemporary critical research has paid great attention to parallel texts, considering them a major gateway to the world of texts and to understanding, analyzing, and interpreting the main and original texts, especially in the novel …
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The Relationship Between Problem Gambling and Psychological Wellbeing Among Male University Students in the Upper Eastern Region, Kenya
Problem gambling has emerged as a significant public health concern among university students worldwide, with growing evidence linking gambling-related harm to poorer psychological functioning …
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Gambling rarely stands alone: clustered addictive behaviours and socioeconomic vulnerability in adolescents
Recent European studies estimate that between 15% and 80% of adolescents have engaged in gambling, reflecting substantial heterogeneity in measurement approaches and highlighting limitations in current surveillance systems. This variability may obscure the magnitude and urgency of the problem …
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Spatial working memory across psychiatric disorders in young adults
Abstract Objective Impairments in spatial working memory (SWM) have been observed in several disparate psychiatric conditions. The present study investigated how SWM varied across a range of psychiatric disorders in a large sample of young adults using the SWM test from the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery …
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Mood computational mechanisms underlying increased risk behavior in adolescent suicidal patients
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) are among the leading causes of death worldwide …
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Between inclusion and risk: participation in online gambling and cognitive distortions in young people with motor disabilities
This study examines participation in online gambling, explores the relationship between cognitive distortions (gambler's fallacy and illusion of control) and gambling severity, and evaluates their predictive role in the risk of problem gambling …
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MENGUNGKAP FAKTOR PSIKOLOGIS DI BALIK KECANDUAN JUDI ONLINE PADA DEWASA AWAL : STUDI KORELASIONAL
This study aims to analyze the relationship between decision making and online gambling addiction among young adults. The study used a quantitative approach with a correlational design. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire distributed to 200 respondents aged 18–25 years who had experience playing online gambling …
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Risk Factors and Prevalence of Gambling Among University Students During Academic Disruptions: A Case of Lecturer’s Strike in Kenya 2025
This study investigated risk factors and prevalence of gambling among university students during academic disruptions brought about by such a case of lecturers' strikes, more so in public universities …
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Gambling Streams and Gambling Intentions: Testing via the Theory of Planned Behaviour
The popularity of gambling streams on platforms such as Twitch has increased in recent years, raising concerns about potential harms associated with viewing gambling content. These concerns are amplified for youth who may be exposed to gambling via such spectating …
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Validation of the French version of Online Gambling Disorder Questionnaire
Pathological online gambling is a major public health issue, particularly among adolescents and young adults. This study aims to validate the French version of the Online Gambling Disorder Questionnaire (OGD-Q), a tool based on the DSM-5 and ICD-11 criteria, adapted to the specific characteristics of the French-speaking population …
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Gambling Problems in a Sample of UK University Students: Associations with Mental Health, Other Addictive Behaviours, and Transdiagnostic Factors
Abstract University students may be particularly vulnerable to experiencing gambling-related problems. This study investigated the rate of screening positive for gambling problems in a UK university and associated factors, including demographic, mental health, and trans-diagnostic variables …
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Advertising in Traditional Media and Gambling Behaviours in Young Adults
The proliferation of gambling advertising across various media formats raises urgent concerns about its potential impact on gambling behaviours …
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Changes in gambling behaviors among young adults in Rhode Island, 2022-2024
The rapid expansion of legalized sports betting and mobile gambling in the U.S. has transformed how gambling is accessed and experienced. Young adults are particularly vulnerable to these changes; however, limited research has examined how gambling behaviors are shifting across multiple modalities during periods of expanding gambling availability …
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Gambling behavior in young adults: The relationship between depression, emotion regulation, and impulsivity
This study aimed to examine the associations between gambling behavior, depression, difficulties in emotion regulation, and impulsivity in young adults. The sample consisted of 310 individuals aged 18–35, including 105 participants who reported engaging in gambling activities and 205 non-gamblers …
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EFFECTS OF YOUTH MATERIALISM, FINANCIAL STRESS, RISK-TAKING, AND OPTIMISM ON GAMBLING BEHAVIOUR AMONG YOUNG ADULTS: A MODERATION-MEDIATION MODEL WITH SMART-PLS
This study investigated the effect of youth materialism on gambling behaviour among young adults in Nigeria, with financial stress and risk-taking propensity as mediating variables and optimism as a moderating factor …
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Trustworthiness of responsible gambling ads: How sponsor type and message framing affect emerging adults who sports bet
Sports betting is a common activity for emerging adults (ages 18-29) and is associated with financial harm, academic decline, and psychological distress …
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Psychometric Properties of the Online Gambling Disorder Questionnaire, Online Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale, and Gambling Urge Scale among Young Adults with the Experience of Online Gambling in Taiwan: A Preliminary Validation Study
Online gambling and related adverse consequences are increasing among young adults …
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SELF-CONTROL, SOCIAL PRESSURE, AND THE PREVENTION OF ONLINE GAMBLING AMONG MUSLIM UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
The development of digital technology has increased accessibility to online gambling and has transformed it into a serious socio-economic issue …
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Internet Gaming Disorder, Problem Gambling Symptoms and Mental Health in Spanish Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Role of Microtransactions and Loot Boxes
Background/Objectives: Adolescent mental health problems have increased in recent years, with growing concern about the impact of digital behaviors such as problematic video game use and gambling. Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and Problem Gambling Symptoms may share psychological risk markers, but evidence in Spanish adolescents is limited …
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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 …
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Sports betting frequency and psychological distress among youth in Greater Accra, Ghana: An exploratory cross-sectional study
Sports betting is increasingly prevalent among young people in Ghana, yet there is limited local evidence on how betting frequency and borrowing to bet relate to psychological distress …
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Pengaruh Peer Influence, Pengelolaan Pendapatan, dan Literasi Keuangan Terhadap Intensitas Bermain Judi Online di Kabupaten Ngawi
The phenomenon of online gambling among adolescents in Ngawi Regency has shown an alarming increase. Field observations reveal that many teenagers desperately sell family assets and use their school allowance to obtain gambling deposit capital …
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Identifying the Socio-Emotional and Mental Health Correlates of Online Sports Betting Among Late Adolescent Boys
Online sports betting is emerging as a novel form of gambling, particularly popular among late adolescent boys, ages 18-25 …
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Correction: Place your bet on change: the Young Adult Action Collective leading community-academic partnership efforts to understand and address gambling harms in Springfield, MA
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1736067.].
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Decision-making and risk-taking as predictors of health risk behaviors in the Millennium Cohort Study
Facets of decision-making and risk-taking are implicated in adolescent health risk behaviors; however, whether they may lead to adolescent engagement in substance use, gambling, and self-harm is unknown …
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A Cross-Sectional Examination of the Relationships Between Sports and Race Betting Motives, Expenditure, Problem Severity, and Harm in Young Australian Adults
Abstract Sports and race betting are high-risk gambling activities used by young adults, yet limited research has examined how motives relate to outcomes assessed separately for each betting activity …
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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 …
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Understanding sports betting among youth in Oforikrom Municipality, Ghana: An integrated psychosocial perspective
Sports betting has become a major public health concern, where many young people view it as an economic opportunity to supplement their income. However, limited research has examined this phenomenon using an integrated framework that considers the psychological, social, and environmental factors influencing youth participation in sports betting …
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“Show me the money!”: Esports betting behaviour of Gen Z: antecedents, motivations and marketing exposure
THE AIM OF THE PAPERThis study investigates the esports betting behaviour of Gen Z, focusing on psychological, social, and commercial factors associated with betting habits …
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Structural Model of Financial and Digital Literacy in Preventing Online Gambling among Students
Financial and digital literacy are essential competencies for college students, enabling them to manage their finances efficiently and avoid engaging in online gambling. Lack of risk awareness and poor self-control can make college students more vulnerable to harmful financial habits …
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Safety Culture Building Strategies Against Children's and Adolescents' Digital Gambling Risks : Focusing on a Comparative Analysis of Policies in Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan
This study aims to reconceptualize children's and adolescents' digital gambling as a structural safety threat within a safety culture framework and to derive effective policy strategies through a comparative analysis of Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan …
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ROC Analysis of the Multidimensional Youth Gambling Risk Factor Scale (MYGRFS) for Screening Gambling Risk Groups among Middle School Students
본 연구는 다차원청소년도박위험요인척도(MYGRFS)의 중학생 도박 위험집단 선별 유용성을검토하고, 실천 현장에서 활용 가능한 절단점을 제시하는 데 목적이 있다. MYGRFS는 도박문제를 직접 진단하기보다 돈내기 게임 경험, 돈에 대한 태도와 욕구, 도박 관련 지식 및 부채 경험, 주변 친구들의 돈 사용 행태 등 도박문제로 이어질 수 있는 위험요인을 평가하는 도구이다. 경상북도 중학생 8,527명을 대상으로 MYGRFS와 CAGI-GPSS를 실시하고, 기술통계, 상관분석, 독립표본 t-검정, ROC 분석을 수행하였다 …
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Micro-Economic Impact and Consumptive Behavior Analysis of Millennial–Gen Z Individuals Entrapped in Online Gambling: A Qualitative Study in Bojonegara District, Serang–Banten
The rapid growth of digital technology has increased access to online gambling, enabling individuals to participate through computers or smartphones without physical or social constraints …
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Informal Divorces Resulting from Online Gambling in Rural Indonesia: Legal Pluralism, Informal Authority, and Access to Justice
Purpose – This study examines why rural communities in Gunung Labahan Subdistrict, Way Kanan Regency, continue to practice cerai sirri (informal divorce) outside the religious court system and analyzes its socio-legal consequences for women and children through the perspective of legal pluralism …
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Edukasi Penanganan Kecanduan Judi Online dan Game Online sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Kesadaran Masyarakat di Jorong Simauang Hilia
The rapid development of information technology has provided easier internet access for the community, including children. However, it has also created opportunities for negative behaviors, such as online game addiction and exposure to online gambling …
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Edukasi Bahaya Penggunaan Gadget dan Judi Online bagi Anak-Anak di Sekolah Dasar Negeri 11 Sipisang
The widespread use of digital devices among elementary school children has increased the need for early education regarding responsible gadget use and the risks of online gambling exposure …
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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 …
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"Membangun Kesadaran Digital Finansial: Edukasi Literasi Keuangan untuk Mencegah Judi Online di Remaja Pedesaan di Desa Terak"
The Integrated Student Service Program of the University of Bangka Belitung (PMTU) with the theme “Building Digital Financial Awareness: Financial Literacy Education to Prevent Online Gambling among Rural Youth” in Terak Village was implemented as an effort to build awareness and resilience among adolescents against the dangers of online gambling through …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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Effects of sports betting applications on youth developmental plans in Africa
The rapid expansion of mobile technology and internet accessibility across Africa has significantly transformed youth engagement with digital platforms. Among the most influential developments is the proliferation of sports betting applications, including Betway, SportPesa, Bet365, 1xBet, BetKing, Premier Bet, Melbet, Odibets, Hollywoodbets, and Betika …
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Sosialisasi Pentingnya Bijak dalam Pemanfaatan Fintech dan Bahaya dari Judi Online pada Generasi Muda
Teknologi Digital sudah berkembang pesat sehingga membawa perubahan signifikan dalam kehidupan masyarakat, khususnya dalam bidang keuangan dengan munculnya keberadaan financial technology (fintech). Fintech memberikan kemudahan dalam melakukan transaksi secara cepat, praktis, dan efisien …
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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 …
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Analisis Perencanaan Strategis Program CERDIG (Cerdas Digital) Kominfo Jawa Timur dalam Pencegahan Judi Online
This study aims to analyze the strategic planning of the CERDIG (Digital Intelligence) Program implemented by the East Java Provincial Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) as a Preventative measure to combat online gambling through education …
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Daily Fantasy Sports as an Emerging Public Health Concern: A Comparative Public Health Perspective of Digital Wagering and Youth Vulnerability
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) have rapidly become a major component of the global gambling industry, with platforms offering users the opportunity to draft fantasy teams and compete for real monetary rewards based on real-world sports performance …
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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 …
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The Relationship Between Online Gambling Addiction Behavior with Anxiety Levels Among Adolescents in Madiun City
Online gambling is increasingly prevalent among adolescents and may negatively affect mental health, particularly anxiety. This study aimed to examine the relationship between knowledge of online gambling risks, addictive gambling behavior, and anxiety levels among adolescents aged 17–24 years in Madiun City, Indonesia …
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Change in Advertising Exposure of Unhealthy Commodities After the Implementation of an Outdoor Advertising Restrictions Policy in Bristol, UK: A Descriptive Study
In 2021, Bristol, UK, implemented a city-wide policy restricting advertising of unhealthy commodities on council-owned sites. We aimed to describe advertising exposure before and after the implementation of the policy in Bristol …
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Twinkle twinkle little star: Gambling and child recognition of the Irish national lottery logo
Online and physical gambling activity has increased exponentially in the UK, Ireland, and Europe over the last 15 years. In Ireland, the National Lottery logo depicts a friendly, anthropomorphic ‘dancing star’, which is reminiscent of a nursery rhyme character. This research sought to examine children’s recognition of the National Lottery logo …
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The Role of Ethical and Moral Perception in Linking Shariah-Compliant Investment, Psychosocial Factors, and Behavioral Change toward Online Gambling
The rapid expansion of digital technology has created both opportunities and risks for young adults in managing financial behavior, particularly in the context of Shariah-compliant fintech investment and exposure to online gambling …
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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 …
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Gambling-like gaming, offline leisure, and help-seeking in problematic gaming among Flemish adolescents: a three-wave longitudinal study
Problematic gaming among adolescents has received growing attention, yet longitudinal evidence that can inform harm-reduction responses remains limited, particularly regarding gambling-like gaming features, offline leisure, and help-seeking …
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Why do young people engage with gambling features in videogames: rewards and motivations
The current study aims to build on current understanding of common gambling features within online games and young people’s motivations to engage with them, including loot box and gacha. These features mimic traditional gambling and are known to cause behavioural dependence, as well as financial, social psychological harms …
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Behind the Illusion of Instant Wins: The Financial and Psychosocial Impact of Online Gambling Addiction on Students in Ruteng City
This study explores the gambling behavior of university students in Ruteng, NTT, as well as its impacts. The research was conducted using a mixed-method approach, consisting of questionnaires to obtain quantitative data, and in-depth interviews with participants to gain deep insights into their motives, processes, and the implications of gambling …
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Development of gambling tendencies among youth: the influence of risk-taking and impulsivity
This article is dedicated to studying the development of gambling tendencies among youth and the relationship between gambling propensity, risk-taking ability, and impulsivity levels …
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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 …
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PATTERNS AND PREVALENCE OF SPORTS BETTING AMONGST UNDERGRADUATE SPORTS ENTHUSIAST
Sports betting has transformed from an ancient pastime into a multi-billion-dollar global industry, influencing economies, sports culture, and individual behaviours …
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‘I’ll come across something within a minute, guaranteed’: how young people who gamble experience gambling advertising under strict advertising regulations in Belgium
Volume 26, Issue 2, August 2026, Page 277-297 .
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Word of Mouth Agen Judi Online dalam Mempersuasi Remaja di Kecamatan Karawaci, Kota Tangerang
Adolescents’ engagement in online gambling has emerged as a social communication phenomenon that continues to intensify alongside the expansion of digital media and networked interaction …
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Teologi di Era Klik dan Taruhan: Membaca Judi Online sebagai Fenomena Spiritual di Kalangan Pemuda Gereja
This study aims to analyze the phenomenon of online gambling among church youth within the context of digital culture, as well as to examine the role of the church in guiding young people in facing these challenges from a theological perspective. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach through literature review and theological analysis …
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Gambling Among High School Students in a Portuguese City
Adolescent gambling has become increasingly prevalent with the rise of online platforms and the normalization of gambling behaviors …
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Cryptocurrency Trading in Emerging Adulthood: An Adaptation of the Gambling Epidemiological Model
Abstract Crypto-asset speculation and high-frequency trading have emerged as areas of interest in behavioral addictions because of their similarities with gambling and the reported presentation of harmed individuals at treatment services …
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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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Strengthening Digital Literacy to Prevent Online Gambling Exposure through Social Media among Adolescents in Terasa Village, Sinjai Regency
The rapid expansion of online gambling in Indonesia has increasingly reached adolescents, largely through advertisements, links, and persuasive content circulating on social media. Adolescents in Terasa Village, Sinjai Regency, are particularly vulnerable because intensive social media use is not yet balanced by adequate digital literacy …
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Chasing the Present: Cognitive Distortions, Time Perspective, and Alcohol use in Adolescent Gambling
Abstract Adolescence represents a critical developmental period for the emergence of maladaptive gambling behaviors, including loss chasing, a key marker of gambling-related harm …
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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 …
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Determinants of Youths Involvement in Gambling Games at Meru District Council, Arusha Region
Youth’s gambling games have resulted in a decrease in the workforce within society. This trend often leads to financial losses for the majority of youth, pushing them into bad debt because they borrow money from their friends in order to satisfy their interest in gambling. (Habibu, 2019) …
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Gambling Advertising During the UEFA Euro Football Championship: A Frequency and Content Analysis in TV Coverage and Social Media
Abstract: Aims: According to the German State Treaty on Gambling, gambling advertising must not be excessive. However, what counts as excessive is not defined, nor are there any frameworks for classifying advertising. The present study therefore quantifies and classifies gambling advertising during a specific sports event …
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Perception of gambling marketing among Spanish adolescents: an analysis based on gambling severity risk
Volume 26, Issue 2, August 2026, Page 155-176 .
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Penerapan Hukum Pidana terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Perjudian dalam Lomba Pacuan Kuda yang Melibatkan Anak
This study examines the implementation of criminal law against gambling practices in traditional horse racing involving minors in East Sumba Regency. The research employed an empirical legal method with a qualitative approach to analyze the application of criminal law and the factors influencing its enforcement …
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Psychological-Emotional Understanding of Adolescent Gambling Disorder and Christian Counseling for Recovery Interventions
이 연구는 이론적 문헌 연구로서 심리정서적 차원에서 청소년 도박장애를 분석, 이해하고, 회복을 촉진하기 위한 기독교상담적 개입 방안을 제시하는 데 목적이 있다. 디지털 환경의 확산과 스마트폰 기반의 상시 접속성은 청소년의 도박 접근성을 증가시키며, 도박문제를 공중보건 및 정신건강 차원의 주요 문제로 부상시키고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 첫째, 도박장애의 개념과 진단 기준을 DSM-5-TR과 ICD-11을 중심으로 검토하고 주요 심리적 기제를 중심으로 분석하였다. 둘째, 청소년기의 발달적 특성, 특히 전전두엽의 미성숙과 보상체계의 과활성, 또래 영향과 정체성 형성 과정이 도박행동의 유지에 미치는 영향을 고찰하였다 …
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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 …
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"You Can Just Watch the Game for Fun": Young People's Messages to Major Professional Sporting Organisations About the Relationship Between Gambling and Sport
Issue Addressed: Many Australian young people now think that gambling is a normal part of sport. However, there is still resistance from sporting codes and governments to implementing evidence-based strategies that are known to protect young people from gambling messages during sport …
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Restrictive Masculinity Norms and Behavioral Health Outcomes Among Rhode Island Sexual and Gender Minority Young Adults
Restrictive masculinity norms (RMNs), characterized by emotional suppression, dominance, and risk-taking, have been linked to adverse health among cisgender heterosexual men. Little is known about how RMNs operate among sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations, particularly transgender young adults …
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Longitudinal analysis of behavioral addictions among children and adolescents in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Behavioral addictions in childhood and adolescence remain understudied, particularly beyond digital media use. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced substantial disruptions to youths' daily routines, social functioning, and emotional well-being, potentially increasing vulnerability to maladaptive behavioral patterns …
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Developmental Trajectories of Gambling and Substance use Throughout Adolescence - A Population-Based Longitudinal Study of Preadolescent Risk Factors and Related Outcomes in Early Adulthood
This population-based longitudinal study (N = 1,336; 43.9% boys) examined early adulthood gambling participation (GP), substance use (SU), and related problems as a function of adolescent GP-SU developmental patterns. A person-centered approach based on four assessments from ages 12 to 17 identified six joint GP-SU trajectory classes …
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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 …
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Strengthening Youth Awareness on Online Gambling Through Sriwijaya State Polytechhnic and Merlimau Melaka Polytechnic Collaboration
This Community Service program is a collaboration between Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya and Politeknik Merlimau Melaka, aimed at improving students’ (santri) financial literacy and providing a comprehensive understanding of the risks and negative impacts of online gambling, which has become increasingly prevalent among adolescents …
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Penyuluhan Hukum Terkait Dampak Sosial dan Sanksi Pidana Perjudian Online di SMK Dharma Analitika Medan
Abstrak Fenomena perjudian online telah meluas ke banyak kalangan dalam masyarakat, termasuk anak sekolah yang rentan akibat pengaruh teknologi. Kegiatan penyuluhan hukum ini dirancang untuk memberikan wawasan menyeluruh kepada siswa-siswi SMK Dharma Analitika Medan tentang dampak sosial yang merugikan dan konsekuensi hukum dari perjudian online …
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Global review of assessments of online video gaming policies affecting young people: Loot boxes, age ratings, gameplay time restrictions, and beyond
Online video gaming is a highly popular activity, especially amongst young people (aged ≤25), with entertainment, emotional, and social benefits …
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Adolescents and loot boxes: a systematic review of behavioral mechanisms and problematic outcomes
This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence on the associations between loot box engagement and adolescents' behavioral or psychological outcomes …
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Self-Control in Adolescents with Online Gambling Addiction
The phenomenon of online gambling addiction among adolescents is increasing with the ease of internet access and digital platforms. This study aims to analyze self-control in adolescents experiencing online gambling addiction based on five dimensions of self-control according to Averill (1973) …
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A twenty-year retrospective analysis of substance use with recent behavioral addiction indicators (social media, gaming, gambling) among school-going adolescents in Morocco
Adolescence is a critical period for the initiation of substance use and other addictive behaviors, which can have long-term health consequences. Monitoring these behaviors is essential to inform prevention and policy strategies in low- and middle-income countries, where evidence remains limited …
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Pengabdian Berbasis Komunitas sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Judi Online pada Remaja melalui Penguatan Etika pergaulan
This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of community-based service as an effort to prevent online gambling in adolescents through strengthening social ethics …
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Global Review of Assessments of Online Gambling Policies Affecting Youths: Bans, Legalisation, Advertising Restrictions, and ‘Responsible Gambling’
Abstract Purpose of Review Online gambling regulation has become more permissive in many regions, particularly in Western countries, and stakeholders are concerned about young people (aged ≤ 25) and other vulnerable consumers experiencing harm …
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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 …
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Internet Addiction and Problem Gambling Among Japanese University Students: Comorbidity and Lifestyle Correlates
Internet addiction and problem gambling represent significant public health issues among young people. A link between the two has been noted, but few studies have comprehensively examined their comorbidity, including lifestyle factors, among Japanese university students …
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Place your bet on change: the Young Adult Action Collective leading community-academic partnership efforts to understand and address gambling harms in Springfield, MA
This community case study describes the development and implementation of the Gambling Awareness Research Initiative (GARI), a community-academic research partnership in Springfield, Massachusetts, created in response to the expansion of legalized gambling and the need for community-driven research to further understand gambling's impact on youth and young …
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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 …
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Stressful Life Events, Masculinity and Gambling Participation: An Age-Stratified Analysis of Australian Men
Abstract Gambling participation varies across genders and throughout the life course, yet little research has examined how stressful life events and masculinity-related factors influence gambling behaviour across different stages of adulthood among men …
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Pengaruh Intensitas Bermain Judi Online Terhadap Etika Keuangan Syariah Remaja Di Kecamatan Soreang
This study examines the effect of online gambling intensity on the Islamic financial ethics of adolescents in Soreang District. The increasing accessibility of digital platforms has made online gambling more common among teenagers, raising concerns about its impact on financial behavior and moral values from an Islamic perspective …
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Impact of online gambling on youth problem behaviors during COVID-19 periods in South Korea
This study investigates the impact of online gambling on problem behaviors among South Korean adolescents across three phases of the COVID-19 pandemic: pre-pandemic (2018), early pandemic (2020), and late pandemic (2022) …
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“I usually profit because I know when to stop”: Understanding Teenagers' Risk Perception and Mitigation Strategies of Gambling from Reddit CSCW023
Computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW) researchers have studied how teenagers experience safety risks such as cyberbullying and scam, but little attention has been paid to gambling …
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The Effect of Psychological Need Regulation on Gambling Problems in Adolescents: Sequential Mediation by Psychological Need Frustration and Negative Affect
본 연구는 청소년의 심리적 욕구조절 기능이 도박문제에 미치는 영향에서 욕구좌절과 부정적 정서의 순차적 매개효과를 확인하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 온라인 조사업체를 통해 최근 1년 이내 도박 경험이 있는 청소년 203명을 대상으로 자료를 수집하였으며, SPSS 30과 PROCESS Macro Model 6를 활용하여 분석하였다. 분석은 성별과 연령을 통제한 상태에서 부트스트래핑(5,000회)을 통해 간접효과의 유의성을 검증하였다. 분석 결과, 먼저 변인 간 상관관계를 분석한 결과, 심리적 욕구조절 기능, 욕구좌절, 부정적 정서, 도박문제 간에는 각각 유의한 상관이 나타났다 …
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THE IMPACT OF ONLINE GAMBLING ON ADOLESCENTS IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF SHARIA ECONOMICS IN WATER MERAH PREPARATORY VILLAGE, SUNGAI GELAM, MUARO JAMBI REGENCY
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk (1) mengetahui dampak krisis moral yang dialami para remaja akibat judi online (2) Mengetahui dampak krisis ekonomi yang dialami para remaja akibat judi onlin (3) mengetahui krisis moral dan ekonomi yang dialami para remaja akibat judi online dalam perspektif ekonomi islam …
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EXAMINING GAMBLING-LIKE BEHAVIOUR IN GACHA USAGE FROM AN ISLAMIC PRINCIPLE
The present research examines gambling-like behaviour in gacha usage among Malaysian youth, focusing on how repeated exposure to chance-based mechanics influences behaviour from an Islamic principle. A quantitative method was applied to gather data from 54 participants aged 16 to 29 in Selangor …
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Digital Dice: Unpacking the Psychological and Sociodemographic Predictors of Online Gambling Among University Students
This study examines the psychological, sociodemographic, and value-based correlates of online gambling addiction among university students. Specifically, the research explores how material values (happiness and success), psychological resilience, and behavioral experiences influence the “addiction” subdimension of the Online Gambling Addiction Scale (OGAS) …
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Development and Validation of the Multidimensional Youth Gambling Risk Factor Scale
본 연구는 청소년의 발달적·환경적 특성을 고려한 도박 위험 요인 척도를 개발하고 그 타당성을 검증하는 데 목적을 두었다. 청소년 도박 시작 연령이 낮아지고 있으며, 위험 집단의 비율이 급격히 증가하고 있다는 연구 결과들이 발표되면서 청소년 도박 문제의 조기 탐지와 예방의 필요성이 절실히 요구된다. 그러나 여러 기존 측정 도구는 성인 중심의 개념에 기초한 경우가 많아, 청소년의 인지적·경험적 특성을 충분히 반영하지 못하는 한계를 지니고 있다 …
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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 …
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Early Maladaptive Schemas, Psychopathological Symptoms, and Behavioral Addictions in Adolescent Population
Unlabelled: Introduction: Early maladaptive schemas (EMS) have been identified as key cognitive factors in the development of addictive behaviors, yet their specific relationship with adolescent gambling and gaming remains unclear …
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A significant minority of Dutch gambling adverts on social media illegally targeted and likely reached under-24s: Assessing compliance using Meta's advertising repository mandated by the EU Digital Services Act
Abstract Background and aims Many countries have legalised gambling, negatively impacting public health. Stakeholders are particularly concerned about online gambling advertising harming young adults. The Netherlands has legalised offline and online gambling, but subsequently introduced restrictions on advertising …
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Phenotypes associated with problematic online gaming and gambling: A clustering approach among young adults
Background And Objectives: Excessive engagement in online gaming and gambling is increasingly prevalent among young individuals, particularly first-year university students, and is associated with significant psychosocial damage …
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NY takes steps to rein in youth gambling
In April, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced sweeping measures that would restrict and prevent youth from gambling online, bar sports wagering operators from using AI to target bettors, establish activity triggers that would require operators to check on their patron, and establish other innovative efforts to protect New Yorkers who are legally able …
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RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVES ON SPORTS BETTING AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR YOUTH SECURITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Sports betting has become hugely popular among Nigerian youth, driven by online platforms and aggressive marketing strategies of gambling companies. While gambling can be a form of entertainment, excessive participation exposes youth to moral, social, and economic risks, including addiction, financial instability, and engagement in criminal activities …
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Internet Habits, Problematic Internet Use, and Online Risk Practices Among Adolescents With ADHD in Spain
In recent years, there has been growing scientific concern about digital habits, online risk practices and problematic internet use (PIU) among adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) …
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Youth sports betting: exploring associations with addictive behaviors and sport participation
Volume 34, Issue 5, October 2026, Page 649-659 .
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Raising Teenagers' Legal Awareness of the Criminal Risks of Online Gambling in the Digital Transaction Era
Online gambling is a social and behavioral deviance whose legal status remains unclear; it is now easily accessible to students via digital devices, giving rise to various criminal, psychological, environmental, and academic issues …
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PERAN PERATURAN MENTRI KOMUNIKASI DAN DIGITAL NOMOR 9 TAHUN 2026 DALAM MITIGASI ANCAMAN NIRMILITER DAN PENGUATAN KETAHANAN NASIONAL GENERASI MUDA
The exponential digital transformation has catalyzed complex non-military threats, including illegal online gambling, disinformation, and cybercrime, which jeopardize social stability and national resilience, particularly among Indonesia’s youth …
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Efficacy of the School Gambling Prevention Program "What's at stake?": A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Adolescent gambling has become a growing public health concern. Despite international evidence supporting preventive interventions, few programs have been rigorously evaluated in Spanish-speaking populations. This study examined the effectiveness of the school-based gambling prevention program What’s at stake? ( WAS? ) …
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Child-Oriented Marketing Practices Associated with Ireland’s Televised National Lottery Draws: A Secondary Analysis of Associated Programming and Screening Times
There is sustained evidence of youth National Lottery participation in Ireland. Youth participation in gambling is associated with future problem gambling in adulthood.. Recent evidence suggests that National Lottery marketing materials in Ireland are overly child oriented …
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Risk Factors Associated with Gambling in Young Adults: A Systematic Review Protocol
Background Gambling is increasingly getting recognised as a public health problem, with young adults (18–25) being identified as a particularly vulnerable group due to their ongoing neurodevelopment and increased exposure to spreading gambling environments …
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Gambling behavior among adolescent and young recreational athletes: the role of gender, gambling modality, and sport characteristics
Adolescence and youth are periods of increased vulnerability to risk behaviors, including gambling, particularly among athletes …
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Analysis of Online Gambling Behavior Among College Students in Makassar City
Online gambling remains a serious problem among college students. Students who should be focused on learning and developing academic competencies are potentially distracted by addictive online gambling activities. This study aims to identify the factors that drive students to engage in online gambling and the impacts of online gambling …
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Program Desa Cerdas Digital: Penguatan Literasi Digital untuk Membangun Budaya Anti Judi Online dan Hoaks di Desa Ngoreyan, Ngandong
This community service program aims to improve digital literacy among the community through the Digital Smart Village Program in Ngoreyan Hamlet, Ngandong Village, Gantiwarno District, Klaten Regency …
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Gambling in Online Gaming among Youth in Hong Kong: Does Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and Online Gambling Tendency Play a Role?
Given the growing concerns of gambling in online gaming among youth in Hong Kong, understanding contributing factors of potential for gambling in online gaming becomes increasingly important …
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Risk perception and neuro-emotional development in adolescent athletes: psychometric validation of the ESTUDES scales for preventive guidance contexts
Organized sport promotes physical and psychological health in adolescents, improving emotional regulation, self-efficacy and resilience, which are essential for preventing addiction. This study validates an adapted ESTUDES scale for measuring consumption and risk perception in young athletes …
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Associations Between Coping Strategies and Gambling Disorders in University Students: An Exploratory Neural Network Study
Gambling disorders are an escalating public health issue, with notable increases across age groups, particularly among adolescents and young adults. This study examines the role of coping strategies in gambling behaviors among university students aged 17-48 years and explores the prediction potential of artificial neural networks …
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Loot boxes nos jogos eletrônicos: análise jurídica à luz do direito do consumidor e da proteção do público infantojuvenil
O presente artigo analisa a utilização das loot boxes na indústria de jogos eletrônicos sob a perspectiva do direito do consumidor e da proteção jurídica de crianças e adolescentes …
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Management of Guidance and Counseling Services in Preventing and Addressing Online Gambling Behavior Among Vocational High School Students in Banjarmasin
Online gambling has become a pressing concern among adolescents, particularly in digitally literate environments, contributing to behavioral, financial, and academic challenges in schools …
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Gamble game: a pilot mixed-methods study on board games for adolescent gambling prevention in the school setting
Adolescent gambling is an increasing public health concern, posing risks to emotional and social development. Despite legal prohibitions, the normalization of gambling through advertising and informal contexts promotes cognitive distortions and unrealistic expectancies among youth …
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Banning loot boxes for minors: A public health framework and the case of Brazil
Abstract Brazil's Digital Child and Adolescent Act (2025) prohibits paid loot boxes in games accessible to minors under a public health and child-rights framework, regardless of whether they should be classified as gambling …
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What Strategies Are Used to Market Digital Gambling to Young People?: A Scoping Review
Research indicates that digital gambling, including through online sites and smartphone apps, is an increasing issue among youth. The aim of this scoping review is to identify and map literature exploring how digital strategies are used to market digital gambling products to young people …
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Gambling-Related Cognitive Distortions Among Adolescents: A Gender-Based Analysis
Abstract Cognitive distortions represent one of the most extensively studied cognitive factors in relation to gambling behavior …
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Exposure to Online Gambling Sites in Adolescents with and without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Cross-sectional and One-year Predictors and Associations with Mental Health Problems
Abstract Objective: Exposure to online gambling sites may increase the risk of gambling among adolescents …
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Video Game Lootboxes: A Gateway to Gambling for Children and Adolescents?
"I refuse to promote the gacha system in this game anymore." This was a comment made by a 13-year-old YouTuber named Michael "@mtashed" Tash with more than 600,000 followers. Many of his followers are children who were likely drawn to his entertaining commentary on popular games such as Destiny, Dark Souls, and Genshin Impact …
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Traditional gambling, betting in video games, and financial trading: Associations with gambling severity and associated harm in young adults
The digitization of gambling has led to the proliferation of gambling-like products in areas such as video games and financial investment platforms. Although these practices share structural mechanisms and risk profiles with gambling, evidence on their relationship with associated harm and their joint role in predicting gambling severity remains limited …
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The Influence of Obsessive-Compulsive Traits and Gambling Addiction as Predictors of Risky Gambling Behaviours Among Undergraduate Students
This cross-sectional study examined OC traits and obsessive-compulsive gambling tendencies as predictors of gambling behaviours among 3,712 Nigerian undergraduates …
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Online Gambling In Europe: Prevalence, Risk and Regulatory Challenges In The Digital Era
Digital transformation and market liberalisation have intensified the growth of online gambling and related risks, underscoring the need for targeted research, regulation, and prevention.This study synthesises evidence on the prevalence, regional differences, and effectiveness of digital regulatory measures.METHODS: This study was designed as a …
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News Big Data Analysis of Adolescents’ Gambling Problem Prevention Education and Enforcement/punishment Issues
본 연구는 청소년 도박문제 예방교육 및 단속·처벌과 관련된 뉴스 빅데이터 자료를 분석하여 주요 이슈와 의미를 탐색하였다. 이를 위해 빅카인즈(Bigkinds)를 활용하여 2022년 1월부터 2024년 12월까지의 뉴스 자료를 수집한 후, 텍스톰(Textom)을 통하여 단어 분석과 토픽 모델링 분석을 하였다. TF-IDF 단어 분석 결과, 청소년의 도박문제 예방교육과 관련하여 센터, 중독, 학교폭력, 학생, 사이버, 학교, 교육청, 범죄, 불법, 마약, 경찰서, 사회, 치유 등이 주요 단어로 도출되었다 …
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Fenomena Judi Online yang Semakin Meluas dan Dampaknya terhadap Mahasiswa Serta Kesehatan Mental
Online gambling is a form of addictive behavior that often begins with simple experimentation. Early wins tend to encourage individuals to continue gambling with increasingly larger stakes, driven by the belief that higher bets will lead to greater profits …
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Association Between Early Onset of Gambling Participation and Substance Use in Preadolescents and Age-17 Frequency and Characteristics of Addictive Behaviors
This study examined the specific and potential joint contribution of early onset of gambling participation (GP) and substance use (SU) in preadolescence to the frequency and characteristics of both behaviors in late adolescence, while controlling for confounders. Participants ( N = 1,270; 51.2% boys) were part of a Canadian birth cohort …
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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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Prevalence and correlates of energy drink consumption among Spanish adolescents
This study aimed to provide up-to-date prevalence of energy drink (ED) consumption, as well as analyze the relationship of mental health symptoms and addictive behaviors (i.e. substance use, gambling, gaming, and social media) based on ED consumption. A total of 1189 students aged 14–18 years (M age = 15.64; SD = 1.08; 52.5%girls) participated in the study …
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The Problematic Behaviour Scale (PBS-5): A brief measure for the population-level screening of non-substance-bound addictive behaviours and Swiss national prevalence rates
Abstract Background and aims The Assessment of Criteria for Specific Internet-use Disorders (ACSID-11; Müller et al. 2022) offers a promising instrument to screen addictive disorders in population-wide surveys based on ICD-11 criteria. We evaluated this scale in the Swiss context and propose the shorter Problematic Behaviour Scale (PBS-5) …
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Patterns and Correlates of Co-occurring Smoking, Alcohol Use, Gambling, and High Internet Use Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Türkiye
University life may facilitate multiple addictive behaviors that tend to cluster rather than occur in isolation …
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The Digital Betting Trap: A Neuro-Theological Model of Gambling Addiction Among Young Adults in Monrovia
This study developed the Trauma-Hope-Agency Nexus, a transdisciplinary conceptual model for analyzing Gambling Disorder among young adults in post-conflict Monrovia, Liberia …
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"They make it seem harmless": a qualitative investigation into women's perceptions about novel gambling promotions and public relations strategies
The gambling industry uses a range of marketing strategies to increase the appeal and normalisation of their products. While there has been significant focus on how the gambling industry targets young men, there is evidence that the industry is increasingly using innovative marketing strategies to appeal to women …
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Meningkatkan Kesadaran Masyarakat Tentang Risiko Pinjaman Online Dan Judi Online
The development of digital technology has given rise to new problems in the form of misuse of digital financial services. Some examples include illegal online lending (pinjol) and online gambling. Teenagers, who frequently use digital technology, are highly vulnerable to unregulated illegal pinjol and judol practices not supervised by the OJK …
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Cognitive Overload and Emotional Arousal: Why Gambling Content Marketing Appeals to Children and Resists Established Educational Interventions
ABSTRACT Increased social media gambling advertising raises concerns about its strong appeal to children and its role in gambling‐related harm …
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The perception and impact of gambling among college students in Slovakia
Gambling behavior among college students is a complex phenomenon influenced by social environment, self-regulation skills, and the availability of online platforms.This article examines how students perceive the presence of gambling in their environment, assess their control over gambling, and associate the availability of online gambling with financial …
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Gambling disorder as a risk factor for suicidal ideation in medical students
Although suicide rates among physicians have decreased, medical students remain at high risk for suicidal ideation. While poor mental health, including depression, burnout, and stress, are well-documented contributing factors, the role of behavioral addictions, particularly gambling disorder, remains underexplored …
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Problematic Online Gaming and Gambling Among First-Year University Students: Identification of Profiles and Psychological Vulnerabilities
Background And Aims: Problematic engagement in online gaming and gambling has been linked to a range of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral risk factors, yet the mechanisms underlying the severity of these behaviors remain underexplored within high-risk populations such as first-year university students …
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Patterns of Gambling and Other Risky Behaviors among Adolescents. A Latent Class Analysis Study on the 2021/22 Health Behaviors in School Children Survey Data
Unlabelled: Research on adolescent gambling often examines this behavior in isolation, overlooking evidence of comorbidity between alcohol/drug use disorders and problem gambling …
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Effects of Lottery Games on Students' University Education in Arusha Region, Tanzania
This study investigated the effects of lottery games on students' university education in Arusha region.Objectives were to: examine the extent to which lottery games affect university students' education and find out possible measures to minimize the effects of lottery games on University Students' education.Entertainment Utility Theory and convergent …
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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 …
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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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Help-seeking for gambling problems following expansion of Ontario's online gambling market and legalization of single-event sports betting
Online gambling and sports betting have recently been legalized and expanded in North America …
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Promoting Rational Risk Engagement Through Feedback in a Gambling-Analog Learning Environment: A Pilot Study
The expansion of legalized gambling and gambling-like digital environments has increased youth exposure to uncertainty, underscoring the need for preventative approaches that promote rational risk decision-making …
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Online gambling Behaviour, mobile money payments, and financial well-being of college students in the selected higher education institutions (HEI) in Calapan city
This study examines the relationships between online gambling behavior, mobile money usage, and the financial well-being of 372 college students across the selected higher education institutions in Calapan City …
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Impulsivity and Gambling Addiction in Sports Toto-Playing Male College Students: The Role of Illusion of Control
본 연구에서는 충동성과 도박중독 수준의 관계에서 통제력 착각의 조절효과를 검증하고자 하였다. 연구대상은 온라인 패널을 통해 모집하였고, 스포츠 토토 참여 경험이 있는 만 19세 이상 전국의 남성 대학생 342명이었다. 연구 도구로 한국판 캐나다 문제도박척도, 한국판 다차원적 충동성 척도 및 비합리적 도박신념 척도를 사용하였다. 상관분석과 위계적 회귀분석을 실시한 분석 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 충동성의 하위요인과 통제력 착각은 도박중독 수준과 정적 상관관계를 보였다. 둘째, 충동성과 통제력 착각은 도박중독 수준에 각각 유의한 주효과를 나타냈고, 이들의 상호작용 효과는 충동성의 일부 하위요인에서 제한적으로 확인되었다 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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Online Personalized Normative Feedback to Foster Intention to Change and Help Seeking in Young Adults With Disordered Gambling and Trading Behaviors: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Despite the availability of treatment options, help-seeking rates among individuals with gambling problems remain low. To reach a broader population of those affected by disordered gambling, online and self-guided interventions have been developed …
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PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP ANAK DIBAWAH UMUR DARI JUDI ONLINE BEDASARKAN UNDANG-UNDANG PERLINDUNGAN ANAK
Online gambling can be categorized as a cybercrime,because its criminal acts are carried out using the internet and computers. The occurrence of online gambling stems from the misuse of technological advancements, where gambling is conducted without face-to-face interaction and can instead be done online …
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Risk Factors Associated with Gambling in Young Adults: A Systematic Review Protocol
Background Gambling is increasingly getting recognised as a public health problem, with young adults (18-25) being identified as a particularly vulnerable group due to their ongoing neurodevelopment and increased exposure to spreading gambling environments …
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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 …
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‘Betting with mates’: Gambling apps, masculinities and the financialisation of everyday life
The emergence of new digital technologies makes gambling more accessible than ever before. Whilst problem gambling is known to be a gendered issue predominantly impacting men, how young men use and understand gambling apps is not well understood …
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Problem Gambling Prevention for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults: a Narrative Literature Review
Numerous consequences of problem gambling (PG) affect individuals and families, so prevention of PG among the youngest is of high importance. This review points to the preventive interventions for children, adolescents and young adults based on multidimensional constructs to draw a comprehensive picture of this growing field …
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Preventing Children from Gambling as Perpetrators of Criminal Acts
This study aims to analyze whether the current criminal law formulation policy is adequate in tackling the development of gambling crimes, as well as to explain the applicable policies implemented in handling gambling cases, especially in the city of Sorong …
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The Prototype Willingness Model of Sports Betting: A Yearlong Within-Person Study of Young Adults
Burgeoning evidence of sports betting harms among young adults highlights the need to refine our understanding of psychosocial processes driving sports betting behavior …
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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 …
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The impact of gambling advertising on young people: identification of their latent attitudes and perceptions
The rise in gambling in Spain, especially among young people aged 18 to 35, has been accompanied by a strong increase in gambling advertising, which promotes risky behaviours associated with gambling. This study analyses the perceptions and attitudes of this group towards betting and gambling advertising and their relationship with gambling intention …
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Investigasi Fenomena Judi Online dan Determinan Perilaku Adiksi
Online gambling has emerged as a growing public health and social concern, particularly in developing countries with rapid digitalization such as Indonesia. Increased internet accessibility, mobile device usage, and financial technology services have facilitated the widespread adoption of online gambling across diverse age groups, including adolescents …
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Identifying Key Correlates of Problem Sports Betting in Young Adults: A Machine Learning Approach
Problem sports betting is an increasing public health concern, especially among young adults who are developmentally vulnerable to gambling-related harm. Although past studies have identified correlates of sports betting harm, most have not accounted for the potential influence of wide ranges of other variables in multivariable models …
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Planning and problem solving across multiple psychiatric disorders in young adults
Planning and problem solving, subdomains of executive functioning, are important for daily functioning and clinical outcomes. Although executive functioning encompasses several domains, whether planning-specific deficits are a transdiagnostic feature across psychiatric disorders remains unclear …
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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 …
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Poverty Alleviation Among the Younger Generation Through the Prevention of Online Gambling and Financial Literacy Based on Communication for Development in East Kotawaringin Regency
Poverty remains a structural challenge in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas of East Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan. The rapid growth of digital-based online gambling has increased socio-economic vulnerability among young people aged 15–24, especially students and out-of-school youth from low-income households with limited financial literacy …
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Modelling Youth Gambling Behaviour in Nigeria: The Roles of Digital Exposure, Debt Accumulation, Relapse, and Policy Control
Youth gambling has expanded rapidly in Nigeria alongside increased access to digital betting platforms, yet its long-term social and behavioural dynamics remain poorly quantified …
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Hubungan Regulasi Diri dengan Konformitas Judi Online Remaja di Kecamatan Padang Barat, Kota Padang
The phenomenon of online gambling among adolescents has been widely examined from psychological and social perspectives, yet studies that specifically investigate the relationship between self-regulation and conformity in the context of online gambling remain limited …
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Beyond Detection: The Development of SIJORA and Mitigating Iatrogenic Risks in Adolescent Online Gambling Screening
The lack of culturally sensitive screening tools limits the effectiveness of early identification and intervention efforts in response to the increasing prevalence of online gambling among Indonesian adolescents …
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Fjárhættuspilahegðun ungmenna á Íslandi: Samanburður ániðurstöðum ESPAD-spurningakönnunar frá 2015 og 2024
In recent years, notable changes have occurred in gambling practices in Iceland. Betting on the results of sports games has become prominent – a form of gambling increasingly marketed to young people …
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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 …
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Problem Gambling Among Spanish University Students: A Gender Perspective Analysis and Its Public Health Relevance
The present study aimed to analyze the differences in psychopathological symptomatology between men and women who participate in online gambling, as well as to explore the relationship between this symptomatology and different risk profiles …
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Modelling Youth Gambling Behaviour in Nigeria: The Roles of Digital Exposure, Debt Accumulation, Relapse, and Policy Control
Youth gambling has expanded rapidly in Nigeria alongside increased access to digital betting platforms, yet its long-term social and behavioural dynamics remain poorly quantified …
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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 …
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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 …
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OS EFEITOS E IMPACTOS DAS APOSTAS E JOGOS DE AZAR NA VIDA DE SEUS CONSUMIDORES
This study seeks to analyze the expansion of sports betting in Brazil and its social and psychological impacts, with an emphasis on the influence of digital marketing and easy access through online platforms …
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Gambling participation and risk over time associated with type of gambling activity: Trends in Australian general population 2015-2022
• Gambling participation in Australia fell from 37% in 2015 to 33% in 2022. • Higher-risk gambling increased from 3.7% to 4.7% over the same period. • Young people under 35 saw larger increases in higher-risk gambling over this time. • Slot machines, race betting, and sports betting were linked to higher-risk gambling …
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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 …
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Gambling and Social Identity in Basilicata. Analysis and Reflections on a Regional Case Study in Southern Italy
This essay analyzes the phenomenon of gambling in the Basilicata Region, reconsidering the results of a recent sociological survey conducted between 2022 and 2024 (EnFor, 2024) …
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Youth Oriented Advertising in Ireland’s National Lottery: A Quantitative Content Analysis of Advertisements
Gambling on the National Lottery in Ireland peaked recently at an annual gross spend of over €1 billion. There is ample evidence of underage participation in the lotto. Youth participation in gambling is associated with problematic gambling in adulthood …
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Youth Gambling Research in Nigeria: A Critical Reflection on Epistemology, Fieldwork, Researcher’s Positionality, and Ethical Considerations
The scientific consensus that establishes gambling as an addiction or harm is facilitated by the dominance of perspectives from the medical pathology and public health domains. These paradigms are frequently applied to African settings, including Nigeria, with minimal contextual adaptation …
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Risk and protective factors in youth gambling: A study of Harare, Zimbabwe
Gambling among youth is increasing and has caused concern in Zimbabwe; it affects not only the individuals but also those close to the gambler and the community at large. This study examined the risk and protective factors associated with gambling problems among young people in Harare, Zimbabwe. The research was guided by the ecological systems theory …
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Online color-guessing game-related gambling disorder in a young adult: A case report
Gambling disorder is a persistent pattern of gambling behaviour that leads to significant bio-psycho-social impairment. It increasingly manifests through online platforms due to accessibility, anonymity, and rapid reinforcement cycles …
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Adolescent gambling and its relationship with anxiety, depression, and alcohol use in Port Harcourt
Gambling is commonly described as a risk-taking activity. The proliferation of betting outlets such as Bet Naija and Naira Bet, especially around football, has made gambling increasingly visible in Port Harcourt, Nigeria …
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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 …
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Membangun Generasi Anti-Judol dan Pinjol: Program Pengabdian Masyarakat di SMK Humanika
This community service activity was conducted on Friday, 28 November 2025, at SMK Humanika, Ciherang, Bogor, with the aim of improving students’ digital and financial literacy as a preventive effort against adolescent involvement in online gambling and illegal online lending practices …
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Illustrated Stories against Online Gambling
The rapid growth of online gambling in Indonesia, marked by an 8,136.77% increase in transactions since 2018, highlights the urgent need for effective preventive communication targeting adolescents …
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Who Bets, Why They Bet, and How They Bet: Segmenting College Students for Targeted Sports Betting Interventions
Online sports betting is rapidly expanding on U.S. college campuses, yet little evidence exists to guide higher education leaders, regulators, and industry partners in managing related risks …
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Understanding the Socio-Demographic Profiles and Motivations behind Youth Participation in Sports Betting: A case study of Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania
This study examines the socio-demographic profiles and motivations of youth sports bettors in Dar es Salaam city, Tanzania. The study employed a cross-sectional design; data were collected from 205 participants across five wards through mixed-methods analysis. Both primary and secondary data were used in this study, while the data analysis involved SPSS …
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Study finds correlation between disability status, risk for gambling addiction
A study published in Frontiers in Psychology explores the relationship between online gambling behavior and disability status among college students …
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Socioeconomic Impact of Sports Betting and Youth Perspectives on Regulatory Solutions in Mwanza City, Tanzania
Sports betting has expanded rapidly across Tanzanian cities, raising concerns about its financial and social effects on youth. This study examined betting behavior and its socioeconomic consequences among youth in Mwanza City, Tanzania …
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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 …
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Sequential Associations between Illegal Online Loans, Online Gambling, and Sugar Daddy Relationships among Young Adults in Indonesia: An Integrative Literature Review
The fast development of digital platforms has changed the financial and social behaviors of young adults in Indonesia, but also has allowed the emergence of unlawful online gambling, illicit loans and transactional relationships …
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Predictive Roles of Psychological Violence and Resilience on Gambling Motives among Adolescents in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Adolescent gambling has emerged as a growing public health concern in Nigeria, yet limited empirical attention has been given to the psychosocial processes underlying gambling motivation …
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Online Gambling and Its Implication on the Mental Health of Undergraduates in Ekiti State University
Behavioural addiction is seen as a menace among the youth in Nigeria, in which online gambling is taking the lead. The study delves into the intricate relationship between online gambling behaviour and the mental health outcomes among undergraduate students at Ekiti State University …
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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 …
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Gamified Digital Intervention to Reduce Online Game Gambling Tendency among Youth: A TAM–SDT Evaluation
The rapid growth of online gaming has raised concerns about addictive behaviors among young people, particularly with the emergence of loot boxes that resemble gambling mechanisms …
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Exploring the Influence of Financial Misconduct Due to Online Gambling on the Learning Behavior of College Students
Online gambling has become a major global issue, increasingly linked to financial problems and poor academic performance among college students. This qualitative study investigated how financial misconduct arising from online gambling affects students' learning behavior …
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Exploring a Mental Health Education Model for Reducing Pathological Gambling Among Private College Students
互联网、移动支付的盛行，为民办高校学生参与赌博活动提供了更多途径，病态赌博逐渐呈现低龄化、隐蔽化特点，个体的学业与经济利益受到损害，个体的焦虑、抑郁、人际矛盾等问题频发。民办高校资源、管理、心理服务覆盖面存在不足，对于学生早期识别与有效干预的措施也都缺乏，因此寻求构建贴合民办高校实际情况的心理健康教育模式，对预防与减少民办高校学生病态赌博具有理论与现实意义。本研究从民办高校学生病态赌博行为发生特点这一着手点，针对其心理机制与干预路径两部分内容进行探究，从而构建能有效减少民办高校学生病态赌博的心理健康教育模式。综合采用文献法、问卷调查、干预评估等方法，从民办高校学生赌博发生的表现形式、动机结构，与焦虑、冲动、应对压力、情绪、人际关系、适应等方面进行研究。研究结果显示：民办高校学生病态赌博行为与其自我控制能力薄弱 …
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Determinants of Sports Betting Among Urban Youth in Tanzania: Evidence from Mwanza City
Sports betting has expanded rapidly across sub-Saharan Africa, raising concerns about its social, economic, and public health implications, particularly among youth. This study examined the determinants of sports betting among urban youth in Mwanza City, Tanzania …
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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 …
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The Influence of Stress, Impulsivity and Irrational Gambling Beliefs on Gambling Behavior in Nursing Students
본 연구는 간호대학생의 스트레스, 충동성 및 비합리적 도박신념이 도박행동에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위한 서술적 조사연구이다. 본 연구의 대상자는 일 지역에 소재한 2개의 4년제 대학교 간호대학생이며, 구조화된 설문지를 사용하여 2025년 5월 26일부터 6월 13일까지 자료를 수집하였다. 자료 분석은 SPSS 26.0 프로그램으로 대상자의 일반적 특성은 빈도, 백분율, 스트레스, 충동성, 비합리적 도박신념, 도박행동은 평균, 표준편차, 대상자의 일반적 특성에 따른 스트레스, 충동성, 비합리적 도박신념, 도박행동 차이는 t-검정, ANOVA, 사후검정은 Scheffe 검정을 실시하였다 …
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Socio-Religious Implications of Sports Betting among Muslim Youths: A Case Study of Tafo Zongo, Ghana
Rising unemployment and lax gambling regulations in Africa have fueled the rapid growth of sports betting companies and the increasing participation of youth, including among the Muslim community …
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Regulasi Diri sebagai Prediktor Kecanduan Judi Online
Online gambling addiction is a growing phenomenon that has serious psychological, social, and economic impacts on individuals. This behavior can trigger stress, interpersonal conflict, impaired self-control, and even significant financial losses …
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MEMBANGUN KESADARAN KOLEKTIF: STRATEGI PENYULUHAN BAHAYA JUDI ONLINE DAN NARKOBA DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN GENERASI MUDA DESA TAMBANGAN PASOMAN
The community service aims to provide in-depth understanding and to build collective awareness among the residents of Tambangan Pasoman Village so they can avoid online gambling and narcotics, by delivering education and facilitating focused discussions …
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Gambling Addiction in Senegal: Preliminary Results of A Study Conducted in Dakar Among Players of the Senegalese National Lottery (Lonase)
Gambling has long been practiced worldwide and remains deeply rooted in Senegalese society, particularly through the products of the national lottery company (LONASE). Despite increasing public concern about excessive gambling—especially among adolescents—no prior empirical study had documented the extent of gambling addiction in Senegal …
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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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Ludomania among teenagersand its prevention
This article examines the issue of teenagers’ interests in and addiction to ludomania (gambling addiction) and explores prevention measures. The pedagogical and psychological conditions for preventing teenagers’ gambling addiction are theoretically substantiated, and its pedagogical conditions, prevention structure, criteria, and indicators are identified …
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Integration of Qur'anic Parenting, Digital Literacy, and Cultural Values in Preventing Online Gambling Addiction in Young Children
The increasing prevalence of online gambling addiction among young children demands a preventive strategy that is both spiritually grounded and culturally contextualized. This study proposes the integration of Qur’anic Parenting, Digital Literacy, and local Cultural Values as a comprehensive approach to this issue …
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Factors Influencing Adolescents’ Gambling Experience: Focusing on Perceptions of Gambling and Exposure to Gambling
With the widespread use of smartphones and the expansion of online environments, adolescents’ accessibility to gambling has increased substantially, leading to a rapid rise in adolescent gambling participation …
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Effectiveness of Modelling Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy on Aggression among In-School Adolescents who gamble in Lagos Metropolis
Gambling among in-school adolescents has become a major psychological and social concern, affecting academic performance, mental health, and peer relationships …
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A Study on the Cyber Gambling Crime Intention of University Students Focusing on Strain Theory: Utilizing a Vignette Design
In light of recent violent crimes involving college students in overseas job-seeking contexts, this study empirically examines how economic strains faced by the youth generation influence their intentions to participate in illegal cyber gambling operations. Drawing on Robert K …
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A Comparative Analysis of Risk Perception, Risk Tolerance, and Expected Return on University Students’ Interest in Online Gambling and Stock Investment
The growing participation of university students in both stock investment and online gambling raises concerns regarding how psychological factors shape financial decision-making …
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Online Gambling and Changes in Adolescent Behavior: A Social Perspective and Implications for Education in Cilegon City
The rapid expansion of digital technologies has intensified adolescents’ exposure to online gambling, raising concerns about its social, educational, and psychological consequences …
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Instilling Discipline Based on Teacher Exemplary Behavior in Madrasas: A Literature Review
The rapid expansion of digital technologies has intensified adolescents’ exposure to online gambling, raising concerns about its social, educational, and psychological consequences …
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Trends in problematic gambling among school-aged adolescents based on three Spanish nationwide population-based studies (2018-2023): a gender-based analysis of risk and protective factors
This observational study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of problematic gambling (PG) among adolescents aged 14 to 18 years old who reported gambling in the past 12 months, using data from three Spanish Nationwide Population-Based studies (ESTUDES) conducted between 2018 and 2023 …
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Association between school phone restriction policies and adolescents’ cyberbullying, gambling, and substance use behaviors
Adolescents are increasingly exposed to online risks in the digital era, yet few studies have examined how school phone restriction policies relate to these risks …
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Gambling Prevention Strategies in Adolescents
One of the global social problems that is becoming increasingly noticeable is betting, or different forms of gambling. The increasing availability of online platforms, aggressive media marketing, and the advertising of such products by well-known public figures, such as actors and athletes, certainly contribute to this …
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Kecanduan Judi Online sebagai Alasan Perceraian: Analisis Yuridis Perlindungan Anak Harta
Abstrak. Kecanduan judi online tidak hanya menyebabkan kerugian ekonomi, tetapi juga menimbulkan masalah psikologis, merusak hubungan suami istri, dan menghambat pemenuhan hak anak dalam keluarga. Dalam praktik peradilan agama, kondisi tersebut semakin sering dijadikan dasar pengajuan perceraian …
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Korelasi Pengetahuan Hukum dan Kesadaran Hukum Masyarakat terhadap Kepatuhan pada Larangan Judi Online
The development of digital technology has fueled the rise of online gambling in Indonesia, involving not only adult men but also children, adolescents, and women. This phenomenon is a serious problem because gambling is illegal and has negative impacts on both individuals and society …
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The association between loot boxes and gambling in children and adolescents
With increased screen time among children and adolescents, concerns about the impact of loot boxes (LB) on gambling behaviors have grown. LBs, often included in video games as purchasable items with randomized rewards, resemble gambling mechanics, raising concerns about potential risks for youth …
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Construindo um Quadro Teórico sobre a Relação dos Adolescentes com Jogos Online e Apostas na Argentina
This paper addresses the growing concern over online gambling and aims to reconstruct a state-of-the-art review of this phenomenon in Argentina …
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Betting on Health: The Impact of Online Gambling Addiction on Blood pressure in Indian Youth – A Case Series
In recent years, India has seen a rise in online gambling due to its partial legalization, leading to an increase in online casinos and gambling platforms. This shift has brought about growing concerns about online gambling addiction, particularly among adolescents …
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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 …
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Preventing gambling-related harm in adolescents (PRoGRAM-A), a secondary school-based social network intervention: Results from a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial
To conduct a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) of a gambling prevention intervention (PRoGRAM-A) among young people aged 13-15 to determine the utility of conducting a Phase III RCT assessing effectiveness and cost-effectiveness …
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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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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) …
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Gaming and gambling behaviours among Italian adolescents: a cross-sectional study
As the boundaries between gaming and gambling increasingly blur, emerging evidence suggests that gaming might act as a gateway to gambling. In this context, we examined the prevalence of these behaviours and their relationship with each other in a nationally representative sample of Italian adolescents …
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Frequency of gambling, mental health, and financial stress among young adults
Gambling is increasingly recognised as a public health issue with several developed governments and supranational bodies such as the EU developing legislation and policy measures to reduce gambling harms …
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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 …
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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 …
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Is Winning Really a Win? The Influence of Gambling on Young Adults in Romania. A Survey-Based Study
Abstract The present study examines the impact of excessive gambling on young adults in Romania, specifically those aged between 18 and 35. The primary aim of this investigation is to determine whether activities such as sports betting, casino games, and lotteries exert a significant influence on individuals’ lives …
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The Prevalence and Correlates of Youth Susceptibility to Gambling among a Sample of Australian Secondary School Students
Susceptibility is a demonstrated predictor of young people’s experimentation with and future use of substances including tobacco, alcohol, and e-cigarettes. However, susceptibility has not previously been explored in relation to youth gambling …
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Youth Outcomes and School Organizational Effectiveness in Youth Gambling Prevention Education: Focusing on Teachers’ Experiences
본 연구는 Kirkpatrick 4단계 모델과 Bernstein의 재맥락화 이론을 토대로, 예방교육의 조직적 효과성과 실천적 유용성을 탐색하고, 청소년 당사자 중심평가요소를 도출하는 데 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 예방교육에 참여한 중·고등학교 교사 5명을 대상으로 2025년 6월부터 7월까지 개방형 서술식 질문지를 통해 자료를 수집하였다. Elo와 Kyngäs(2008)의 질적 내용분석 중 귀납적 접근법을 통해 자료를 분석하였다. 분석 결과 청소년들은 도박에 대한 인식을 "놀이”에서 "위험 행동"으로 전환하고, 또래에게 예방 메시지를 전달하는 능동적 주체로 성장하였다 …
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The Power of Stories: Enhancing Awareness of Online Gambling Risks Among Young Students in Rangkasbitung, Banten
The objective of this community service activity is to increase awareness of the risks of internet gambling among elementary school students through storytelling. The activity was held at SDIT Insantama Rangkasbitung, using an interactive performance, for students from grades 1 up to 6 to understand the dangers and risks of internet gambling …
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The Mediating Effects of Irrational Gambling Beliefs and Perceived Stress in the Causal Relationship between Adolescents' Self-control and Gambling Behavior
본 연구는 청소년의 자기통제력과 도박행동 간의 관계에서 비합리적 도박신념과 지각된 스트레스의 매개효과를 검증하기 위해 구조 모형을 설정하였다. 이를 검증하기 위해 국내 중·고등학교 재학생을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였고, 539명의 자료를 분석에 활용하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 청소년의 자기통제력은 비합리적 도박신념, 지각된 스트레스, 그리고 도박행동의 부정적 영향을 낮추는 요인인 것으로 나타났다. 그리고 비합리적 도박신념과 지각된 스트레스는 도박행동을 유발하는 요인인 것으로 나타났다 …
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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 …
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Examining Youth Protections against Gambling in Ireland: A Tiger Team (Red Team) Examination of the National Lottery
Youth gambling in Ireland is of growing concern. Objectives: Thus, this study evaluated youth gambling protections in the Irish National Lottery’s online age verification system. Methods: A Tiger Team (Red Team) methodology was used. This involved using falsified National Lottery accounts (n = 56) …
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From gambling-like elements in and around video games to monetary gambling: testing a pathway model among adolescents
The lines between video games and gambling have been blurring, raising concerns for vulnerable players. The inclusion of gambling-like elements in games is considered a potential gateway to gambling with real money. Research has shown correlations between interacting with gambling-like elements and (problematic) gambling behavior …
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EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS AND GAMBLING IDEATION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
The expansion of online gambling platforms in Nigeria has heightened public health concerns, particularly for university students susceptible to risk-taking behaviors due to developmental factors …
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Teacher Attitudes Towards and Awareness of Adolescent Gambling Behaviour in the Republic of Ireland
The prevalence of Irish adolescent gambling is increasing with one quarter of 15-18-year-olds gambling at least once a year. There is little research on Irish adolescent gambling and teacher awareness thereof and this study aimed to fill this gap …
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Scars, screens, and stakes: Link between non-suicidal self-injury and problem gambling, problem gaming, and problematic internet use - A systematic review
Abstract Objective Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) constitutes an important public health concern. Here, we systematically reviewed and synthesized existing literature to provide an up-to-date overview of associations between NSSI, problem gambling, problem gaming, and problematic internet use (PIU) …
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Evidence on the effectiveness of a gamified intervention for gambling prevention problems in vocational training and university students
The expansion of gambling has raised public health concerns due to its association with increased gambling-related problems. Structural characteristics of gambling products, including games design and marketing strategies, play a central role in driving greater engagement in gambling activities …
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Gendered mediating role of substance use in the path from internet addiction or gambling to active violence in youth in the region of Mahdia, Tunisia
The literature shows a gap regarding mechanisms and mediators explaining the path from IA and gambling to violence. Our study aimed to investigate the gender-specific difference in the path linking IA and gambling to active violence mediated by substance use among schooled adolescents in the region of Mahdia (Tunisia) …