5.1a What systemic differences across communities and places increase the risk of their populations experiencing adverse consequences from gambling?
Background
Understanding the systemic drivers of adverse consequences from gambling is important for protecting vulnerable populations and children. In particular, DCMS is keen to explore how place-based factors, exposure to evolving marketing strategies and participation in the unlicensed market influences behaviour and adverse consequences.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Transitions to more harmful forms of gambling during Covid-19 pandemic: behaviours and targeted marketing in young people and bettors on sport
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Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically addresses how COVID-19 has changed gambling practices and the risk factors for adverse consequences, as well as the effect on marketing strategies.
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Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing a peer-led intervention to prevent gambling-related harm in adolescents, addressing the influence of gambling advertising and potential harm from gambling.
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Responsible Gambling: Joining Up The Approach
Gambling is a past time regularly enjoyed by almost half the adult UK population. A small but nevertheless significant number of participants are at risk of becoming 'problem gamblers' (someone who suffers negative conse...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: EQ-CONNECT LIMITED
Why might this be relevant?
The project discusses the limitations of current responsible gambling approaches but does not directly address systemic differences across communities and places increasing the risk of adverse consequences from gambling.