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Supporting the digital wellbeing of young people through purposeful collaboration: Recommendations for moving forward using purposeful collaboration

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Author(s): Stark, Sasha

Publisher: Responsible Gambling Council

Year Published: 2021

Date Added: June 16, 2022

Resource Type: Research report

Various sectors are focusing on how to support the wellbeing of young people in digital spaces. Yet, there is limited research and resources on this topic. This report considers how to support the digital wellbeing of young people in relation to online entertainment. Online entertainment includes gaming, gambling, and social media. It focuses on young people between 12 and 24 years old. The report outlines ways to develop support for the digital wellbeing of young people. It promotes collaboration among stakeholders to develop support. The report outlines success factors for supporting the digital wellbeing of young people. These include:

  • Centre goals around a shared meaning of digital wellbeing
  • Gather stakeholders across digital entertainment spaces
  • Outline roles for stakeholders
  • Focus activities on building relationships and addressing areas of need
  • Assess emerging initiatives and share learnings

An executive summary of the full report is available here.

Additionally, a summary report of stakeholder roundtable proceedings is available here.


Citation: Stark, S. (2021). Supporting the digital wellbeing of young people through purposeful collaboration: Recommendations for moving forward using purposeful collaboration. Toronto, ON: Responsible Gambling Council. Available from: https://www.responsiblegambling.org/wp-content/uploads/Digital-Wellbeing-report_Full-report.pdf

Keywords: adolescents ; cross-sector ; industry accountability ; Internet ; mental health ; online environments ; online gambling ; prevention ; social media ; support services ; technology ; video games ; well-being ; young adults

Topics: Children and Youth ; Gambling Resources ; Information for Operators ; Information for Treatment Providers ; Online Gambling ; Prevention ; Priority Populations

Conceptual Framework Factors:   Environment - Culture of Social Responsibility ; Exposure - Gambling Setting ; Types - Structural Characteristics ; Exposure - Marketing and Messaging ; Exposure - Accessibility ; Psychological Factors ; Resources - Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Protection ; Exposure - Convergence of Gaming and Gambling ; Gambling Environment ; Psychological - Lifespan Development ; Gambling Exposure ; Psychological - Subjective Well-Being ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Source Type: Not-for-Profit

Study Funding:

This independent research project was financially supported by Playtech plc, a gambling software development company.

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