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Identifying characteristics that may increase teenagers’ risk of problem gambling- research snapshot

In this study, the researchers explored whether teenagers’ gambling behaviour is related to their sociodemographic characteristics, family relationships, parents’ characteristics, and school performance. They also explored the relationship between problem gambling and psychological, social, and money problems. The researchers enrolled 366 teenagers in their study. Participants completed an in-person questionnaire. Older male teenagers who performed poorly at school and had a father with less education had a higher risk of problem gambling. Researchers can use this research to explore how teenagers’ family life affects their gambling behaviour.

problem gambling ; adolescents ; research snapshot ; GREO

Gambling Research Exchange (GREO) has partnered with the Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York University to produce Research Snapshots. GREO is an independent knowledge translation and exchange organization that aims to eliminate harm from gambling. Our goal is to support evidence-informed decision making in safer gambling policies, standards, and practices. The work we do is intended for researchers, policy makers, gambling regulators and operators, and treatment and prevention service providers. Learn more about GREO by visiting greo.ca or emailing info@greo.ca. Research snapshot of the paper: Livazović, G., & Bojčić, K. (2019). Problem gambling in adolescents: What are the psychological, social and financial consequences? BMC Psychiatry, 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-019-2293-2