Meta-Analysis of Self-Regulation Discourses in Gambling Through the Sociological Theory of Social Fields

Valič, Tamara Besednjak; Macur, Mirna

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“…The emphasis on individual responsibility among gamblers was recently found in respective Canadian ( 38 ) and Australian ( 39 ) studies, where values, such as self-control, making the right decisions and enjoying the game were essentially identical to the core messages presented throughout the responsible gambling discourse. The strong focus on the individual gambler's responsibility to self-regulate is also apparent in the field of gambling research, where less attention has been paid to other stakeholders' roles and efforts to reduce harm ( 40 ) and critical perspectives of the RG paradigm at large have been lacking ( 41 ). When gamblers internalize messages from the individual responsibility discourse, increased stigma, self-blame and health disparities are to be expected ( 42 – 44 ).…”

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Sense or sensibility—Ideological dilemmas in gamblers' notions of responsibilities for gambling problems

Samuelsson

Örnberg

2022

Front. Psychiatry

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The gambling market is a complex field of conflicting stakeholders and interests involving dimensions, such as economy, health, social inequality and morals. The division of responsibility between gamblers, the gambling industry and the regulating state for limiting the harmful effects of this activity, however, are unclear. The aim of this study was to explore how gamblers in the Swedish market attribute responsibility to various actors within the gambling field. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 37 gamblers experiencing extensive gambling problems. Based on a discourse analytical approach, five ideological dilemmas were identified, highlighting the tension between the, often contradictory, values that the participants need to relate to. On the individual level, the gamblers emphasize their own responsibility for their problem, thereby showing accountability in relation to themselves, their significant others and their peers as agents in recovery. On the corporate- and state levels however, the participants argue for a stronger public health approach, where the gambling companies should take further responsibility by living up to the legal regulations and where the state should ensure compliance and safeguard funding for treatment and research. The essential paradox between the individual responsibility discourse of self-regulation and the prevailing medical discourse of the gambler's incapacity for self-control signifies an impossible equation that imposes feelings of guilt and shame upon an individual who is concurrently considered as both responsible and incapable. In order to reduce harm, the gambling industry must be more proactive with coercive external control measures to fulfill the duty of care they claim to adhere to, and the regulating state must ensure its compliance.

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Sense or sensibility—Ideological dilemmas in gamblers' notions of responsibilities for gambling problems

Samuelsson

Örnberg

2022

Front. Psychiatry

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“…Many authors use the concept of social fields as the centre of their thought in considering society (Savage and Savage, 2010; Fligstein and McAdam, 2012; Rončević, 2012; Fligstein and Calder, 2015; Cepoi and Golob, 2017). Moreover, the same approach is useful when addressing topics from the field of sociology of culture (Beer, 2013; Dominguez and Silva, 2013; Dubois and Méon, 2013; Friedman and Kuipers, 2013; Savage and Silva, 2013), economic sociology (Bourdieu, 2010), organizational studies (DiMaggio and Powell, 1983), gambling (Besednjak Valič, 2014), sociology (Beckert, 2010; Savage 2010; Savage and Gayo, 2011) and diffusion of HPC Technology (Kolar, 2020). Kolar (2020) researched the social aspects of technology diffusion in the Danube region exploring the dynamic relationship between HPC competence centres and SMEs working in automotive industry.…”

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Fighting the big bad wolf of global trends: technology transfer between HPC centres and SMEs

Valič

Kolar

Lamut

2021

DPRG

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Purpose This paper aims to explore the dynamic relationships between high-performance computing centres (HPC centres) and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in the automotive sector. Design/methodology/approach An empirical study was conducted in 14 European countries with a total of 92 participants, representatives of HPC centres and SMEs. Data were collected through focus groups. Findings Findings show there is a distinct manner of shaping collaboration and cooperation networks between both spheres. In shaping the relationships, cognitive frames play a role through specific values involved share. Institutions also play an important role. Research limitations/implications Research into relationships between HPC centres and SMEs conducted was qualitative; therefore, limitations arise on data not being able to be generalized. The cultural aspect is to be taken into account when conducting further studies. Practical implications Findings of this study can be used by policymakers, especially those interested in regional innovation. The results can be of use when tailoring innovation policies, especially when it comes to enhancing the regional and extra-regional cooperation between HPC centres and SMEs. Originality/value To the best of authors’ knowledge, this paper is one of the first research contributions to analyse the relationships between HPC centres and SMEs from the automotive sector in selected European countries.

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Meta-Analysis of Self-Regulation Discourses in Gambling Through the Sociological Theory of Social Fields

Cited by 2 publications

References 65 publications

Sense or sensibility—Ideological dilemmas in gamblers' notions of responsibilities for gambling problems

Sense or sensibility—Ideological dilemmas in gamblers' notions of responsibilities for gambling problems

Fighting the big bad wolf of global trends: technology transfer between HPC centres and SMEs

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