The roles of social stigma and self-stigma in problem gambling and help-seeking

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Author(s): Andrà, Chiara ; Priolo, Gabriele ; Merlin, Francesca ; Chiavarino, Claudia

Journal: Journal of Gambilng Studies

Year Published: 2022

Date Added: October 16, 2021

This study compared social stigma about problem gambling among people with and without gambling problems. It also looked at how social stigma is related to self-stigma and how the two affect help-seeking. The researchers surveyed 704 Italian adults. People without problem gambling (whether they gambled or not) endorsed higher social stigma and had more negative attitudes towards gambling. Among people with problem gambling, social stigma was associated with self-stigma. People who reported higher self-stigma had more severe gambling problems and were less likely to seek help.

Citation: Andrà, C., Priolo, G., Merlin, F., & Chiavarino, C. (2022). Differences in perceived and experienced stigma between problematic gamblers and non‑gamblers in a general population survey. Journal of Gambling Studies, 38(2), 333-351. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-021-10048-9

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-021-10048-9

Keywords: problem gambling ; psychometrics ; qualitative ; social ; stigma

Topics: Stigmatization

Conceptual Framework Factors: Psychological - Self-Perceptions ; Social - Stigmatization ; Psychological Factors ; Social Factors ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Study Design: Observational: Cross-sectional

Geographic Coverage: Italy

Study Population: Italian adults including both people who reported gambling and those who reported non-gambling (N = 704)

Sampling Procedure: Convenience sampling - The questionnaires were administered in District 6 of Torino, mainly in public places (such as supermarkets and gyms) and on the street.

Study Funding:

Open access funding provided by Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale Amedeo Avogrado.