This factor describes how culture is related to gambling. Culture is a shared group of thoughts or values and is represented by symbols, rituals, norms, attitudes, and beliefs. Cultures vary across the globe and can have an impact on people’s views about gambling, gambling frequency, type of gambling activity, and gambling severity.
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Culture can affect how much people gamble, the popularity of different gambling types, attitudes toward gambling, how people gamble, and the extent of harmful gambling. It may also have an impact on the consequences of gambling problems and treatment results. The current literature on this topic is limited, so the research presented here will provide a knowledge base that researchers can build upon. |
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