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Underage Problem Gambling: With Whom, Where and Why / El Juego de Azar Problemático en Menores de Edad: Con Quién, Dónde y Por Qué
Rial, Antonio; Mora-Salgueiro, Javier; Feijóo, Sandra; Liñares, David; Braña, Teresa.
Affiliation
  • Rial, Antonio; University of Santiago de Compostela. España
  • Mora-Salgueiro, Javier; University of Santiago de Compostela. España
  • Feijóo, Sandra; University of Santiago de Compostela. España
  • Liñares, David; University of Santiago de Compostela. España
  • Braña, Teresa; University of Santiago de Compostela. España
Psicothema (Oviedo) ; 35(2): 140-148, 2023. tab
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-219694
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: ES15.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT

Background:

Underage gambling is a widespread phenomenon with its own characteristics that differentiate it fromadult gambling. In addition, problem gambling has shown a remarkable prevalence in previous studies. The presentstudy examines underage gambling behaviour, studying its characteristics, as well as motivational and contextualaspects, and estimating the volume of problem gambling and possible moderating variables.

Method:

A sample of 9,681students aged between 12 and 17 years old reported their involvement in gambling and filled in the Brief AdolescentGambling Screen (BAGS), with 4,617 of them completing a questionnaire about gambling behaviours.

Results:

Almost a quarter (23.5%) of the students reported having gambled in their lifetime (16.2% in-person, 1.4% online and6% in both modalities), and 1.9% presented symptoms of problem gambling (BAGS ≥ 4). In-person gamblers preferredsport-betting machines, usually gambled in bars, and did not have their age checked. Online gamblers reported mainlysports betting, doing so on websites and paying with PayPal-like services and credit cards. Most gambled with friendsand to win money. Problem gamblers were similar but gambled more frequently.

Conclusions:

These results present animage of the gambling situation among minors and, more importantly, of its context and related variables.(AU)
RESUMEN
Antecedentes La participación de menores de edad en juegos de azar es un fenómeno extendido con característicasdiferenciales respecto a las personas adultas y muestra una elevada prevalencia. El presente estudio examina la conductade juego en menores, estudiando sus características, aspectos motivacionales y contextuales, el volumen de juegoproblemático y las posibles variables moderadoras.

Método:

La muestra está compuesta por 9.681 estudiantes de 12 a17 años que cumplimentaron el Brief Adolescent Gambling Screen (BAGS), 4.617 adolescentes completaron ademásun cuestionario sobre hábitos.

Resultados:

El 23,5% ha apostado alguna vez en su vida (presencial 16,2%; online1,4%; ambas 6%) y el 1,9% presenta síntomas de juego problemático (BAGS≥4). Quienes juegan presencialmenteprefieren las máquinas de apuestas deportivas; suelen apostar en bares y generalmente sin acreditar su edad. Quienesjuegan online principalmente hacen apuestas deportivas, a través de páginas web y pagan con servicios tipo PayPal ytarjetas de crédito. Suelen apostar con amigos y para ganar dinero, aunque mayoritariamente reconocen que es pocoprobable que esto llegue a ocurrir. Los/as jugadores/as problemáticos muestran características similares, pero apuestancon mayor frecuencia.

Conclusiones:

Estos resultados muestran la situación del juego en menores y permite determinarsus variables contextuales relacionadas.(AU)
Subject(s)


Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Students / Psychology, Adolescent / Gambling Limits: Adolescent / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Psicothema (Oviedo) Year: 2023 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: University of Santiago de Compostela/España

Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Students / Psychology, Adolescent / Gambling Limits: Adolescent / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Psicothema (Oviedo) Year: 2023 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: University of Santiago de Compostela/España
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