The evolution of gambling participation and problem gambling in youth

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

Journal: Journal of Youth Studies

Year Published: 2024

Date Added: October 22, 2024

Gambling patterns in young people are diverse. This study looked at gambling trajectories and related sources of influence during childhood and adolescence. Participants were adolescents aged 12 to 17 who participated in interviews or online communities. This study revealed the influences of parents and peers on adolescent gambling. Gambling was also reinforced through social rewards and normalized by advertising. There were differences in gambling trajectories across groups of adolescents with different levels of risk.

Citation: Hing, N., Thorne, H., Lole, L., Sproston, K., Hodge, N., & Rockloff, M. (2024). Influences on gambling during youth: Comparisons between at-risk/problem, non-problem and non-gambling adolescents in Australia. Journal of Youth Studies. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/13676261.2024.2378288

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13676261.2024.2378288

Keywords: normalization ; parental gambling ; problem gambling ; qualitative ; social influences ; youth gambling

Topics: Children and Youth ; Priority Populations

Conceptual Framework Factors: Social - Family and Peer Gambling Involvement ; Social - Social Demographics ; Social Factors

Study Design: Other Qualitative

Geographic Coverage: Australia, New South Wales

Study Population: This study focused on adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 in New South Wales (n = 89).

Sampling Procedure: Three recruitment agencies recruited the participants through their pool of potential participants and online advertising in March 2022.

Study Funding:

This study was funded by the NSW Government’s Responsible Gambling Fund.