Adolescents’ lived experiences of simulated gambling while growing up

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Author(s): Hing, Nerilee ; Lole, Lisa ; Thorne, Hannah B. ; Sproston, Kerry ; Hodge, Nicole ; Rockloff, Matthew J.

Journal: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

Year Published: 2023

Date Added: September 24, 2023

This research explored the lived experiences of simulated gambling as youths grow up, and how simulated gambling relates to gaming and gambling activities over time. The researchers interviewed youths aged 12 to 17 years old. They also invited youths to complete online postings on the same topics as the interviews. The researchers found that as youths grow up, they engage more in simulated gambling. Youth's motivations also expand, and simulated gambling becomes normalized as part of game play in childhood.

Citation: Hing, N., Lole, L., Thorne, H., Sproston, K., Hodge, N., & Rockloff, M. (2023). ‘It doesn’t give off the gambling vibes… It just feels like a part of the game’: Adolescents’ experiences and perceptions of simulated gambling while growing up. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-023-01119-6

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-023-01119-6

Keywords: adolescents ; gambling ; gambling harm ; gaming ; simulated gambling

Topics: Children and Youth ; Priority Populations

Conceptual Framework Factors: Social - Social Demographics ; Exposure - Convergence of Gaming and Gambling ; Psychological - Lifespan Development ; Gambling Exposure ; Social Factors

Study Design: Other Qualitative

Geographic Coverage: Australia, New South Wales

Study Population: Adolescents between the ages of 12–17 (n = 89) living in New South Wales. A total of 60.6% lived in metropolitan areas while 39.4% lived in regional areas. The sample had more females than males. About 34 participants scored in the at-risk/problem gambling category, and 41 scored in the non-problem gambling group, and 14 in the non-gambling group.

Sampling Procedure: Participants were recruited through three recruitment agencies and online advertising.

Study Funding:

Open Access funding enabled and organized by CAUL and its Member Institutions Funding for this study was provided by the NSW Government’s Responsible Gambling Fund, with support from the NSW Office of Responsible Gambling.