The rise of online sports betting, its fallout, and the onset of a new profile in gambling disorder: young people

Barrera-Algarín, Evaristo; Vázquez-Fernández, María Josefa

doi:10.1080/10550887.2021.1886567

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“…Sample sizes ranged from 60 to 20,587. One study included only females (McCarthy et al, 2018 ), three studies included only males (Barrera-Algarín & Vázquez-Fernández, 2021 ; DiCicco-Bloom & Romer, 2012 ; Estévez et al, 2017 ), and the remaining 50 studies included both males and females. The percentage of males and females included in the last group of studies varied considerably, with the percentage of females being lower than that of males in most cases, with the exception of eight studies (Baggio et al, 2018 ; Hing & Haw, 2009 ).…”

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“…Substance use in females had a weak relationship with sports betting, poker and casino gambling. For males, substance use had a larger number of associations with gambling, especially with sports betting, instant (scratch) lottery tickets, and poker (Barrera-Algarín & Vázquez-Fernández, 2021 ) To understand trends in gambling behaviors among individuals aged 18 to 30 years Cross-sectional (March 2015—March 2019) People in treatment with GD related to online gambling N = 188 Age: 85% between the age of 18 to 23; 15% between the age of 24 to 30, 100% male Engagement in sports betting DSM-5 diagnostic criteria SOGS Other gambling activities, gambling-related cognitive distortions typical bet, money invested in gambling, means used to bet AUDIT Cocaine Addiction Severity Test BDI, HAM-A, CEPER, SCL-90, Self-esteem Scale Economic, social, personal, familial consequences of addiction, Rehabilitation process Of the clinical sample, 78% reported engagement in sports betting, mostly using smartphones, tablets and mobile phones (97%) with the amount of money wagered ranging from $365 to $3651 at a time. Of the overall sample, 70% reported tobacco use disorder, 8% alcohol use disorder, 8% cocaine use disorder, 2% cannabis use disorder, 93% reported a debt greater that 5000 euros, problems with social support (8%), consequences at work and school (67–90%), high depressive symptoms (76%), high anxiety (90.6%), low self-esteem (96%), distrust (80%), communication problems (90–99%), and weak family cohesion (73%) (Bodor et al, 2018 ) To explore gambling activities and problem gambling among individuals with an alcohol use disorder in outpatient treatment Cross-sectional Alcohol dependent outpatients (based on ICD-10 criteria) currently in treatment N = 140 Mage = 53.09 (SD = ± 11.09 years) Range: 25–77 years Past-year engagement in sports betting SOGS Gambling Activities Questionnaire (type and frequency) Alcohol use disorder DSM-5 criteria Sports betting was the third most commonly reported gambling activity (27.9%) yet was the gambling activity most frequently performed (12.2% gambled at least once a week, 3.6% daily, with other gambling activities ranging from 0–0.7% daily).…”

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“…Most ( n = 52) studies involved adults from the general population. Seven studies included clinical samples with alcohol use disorders (Bodor et al, 2018 ) or GD (Barrera-Algarín & Vázquez-Fernández, 2021 ; Estévez et al, 2017 ; Håkansson et al, 2017 ; Jiménez-Murcia et al, 2021 ; Quilty et al, 2014 ; Valleur et al, 2016 ). Ten studies included samples of college students and/or athletes (Grall-Bronnec et al, 2016 ; Marchica & Derevensky, 2016 ; Martin & Nelson, 2014 ; Martin et al, 2016 , 2018 ; Phillips et al, 2013 ; Richard et al, 2019 ; Roderique-Davies et al, 2020 ; Wang et al, 2021 ; Weiss & Loubier, 2010 ).…”

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Clinical Correlates of Sports Betting: A Systematic Review

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Sports betting is becoming increasingly widespread, and a growing number of individuals, both adolescents and adults, participate in this type of gambling. The main aim of this systematic review was to assess correlates of sports betting (sociodemographic features, gambling-related variables, co-occurring psychopathologies, and personality tendencies) through a systematic review conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. Relevant studies were identified via searches of NCBI/PubMed and APA PsycInfo databases. Individuals from the general population and/or with a clinical diagnosis of gambling disorder (GD) were included, irrespective of gender and age. In addition, the studies needed to have administered at least one clinical interview/psychometric instrument to assess the presence of problematic gambling/GD, contain at least one group of participants with sports betting, and directly analyze the association between sports betting and any of the following features: sociodemographics, gambling-related variables, co-occurring psychopathologies, and/or personality tendencies. Fifty-four articles were included. Multiple sociodemographic variables have been studied in relation to sports betting. In general, males with high impulsivity have greater tendencies for sports betting. The co-occurrence of certain pathologies, especially substance use or other addictive disorders, was also suggested. Most studies were cross-sectional, assessed participants using self-administered instruments, recruited samples using non-probability online panels, included small samples, had unbalanced samples, and included samples from only one country. Impulsive males may be particularly prone to sports gambling and related problems. Future research should examine prevention strategies that may help prevent the development of sport-betting-related GD and other addictive behaviors in vulnerable individuals.

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Clinical Correlates of Sports Betting: A Systematic Review

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“…Researchers have identified several factors that are often linked with codependency: lack of trust in self or others; fear of being alone or abandoned; a need to control other people; chronic anger; frequent lying; poor communication skills; trouble making decisions; problems with intimacy; difficulty establishing boundaries; trouble adjusting to change; an extreme need for approval and recognition (48-50). The role of codependency among the variables associated with gambling disorder has been reported by Barrera-Algarín and Vázquez-Fernández (51). In contrast, an interesting contribution by Lu (52) recently illustrated the link between virtual community codependency and virtual community addiction: the virtual community codependency will need individuals to have a desire to derive compensation from the virtual community that cannot be achieved in the real world.…”

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Internet addiction in young adults: The role of impulsivity and codependency

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Excessive Internet use has demonstrated comorbidity with other psychological symptoms and psychiatric disorders, as well as impairments in the management of daily life, relationships and emotional stability. Recent findings in the literature have consistently supported the relationship between impulsivity and Internet addiction. The present study hypothesized that, in addition to impulsivity, a further predictor of Internet addiction might be relational co-dependency, which is also associated in the literature with addiction phenomena, but mainly substance addiction. This paper investigates the role and predictive weight of impulsivity and codependency on Internet addiction on a sample of young adult university students (n = 481) by using a hierarchical regression analysis. The participants were administered the UADI-2, the BIS-11 and the SFCDS. In terms of percentage distribution, 38 % of the participants were in the dependency range, while 37.7 % demonstrated Internet abuse behavior. The results confirmed the role of impulsiveness (β = 0.312) and added to the literature by showing the significant role of relational codependency (β = 0.275), gender (β = 0.174) and age (β = 0.196). Thus, male participants were more dependent, more impulsive and more co-dependent, with increasing age in the given range (18–30). The present study shed light to the presence of this issue among young adults and that, as a preventive and restraining measure, there is a need not only for targeted awareness-raising programmes but also for interventions to promote greater emotional control and a more balanced management of personal relationships.

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“…Regarding the profile of gamblers, the normal age of commencement of gambling is in the medium to late teens. Hence, gambling disorders develop at younger ages (Barrera-Algarín and Vázquez -Fernández, 2021).…”

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A systematic review of adolescents sports gambling

Kape,

Hamelin,

Abraham

2023

Int. j. adv. appl. sci.

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The objective of this study is to explore the topic of sports gambling among adolescents, as this activity has become increasingly prevalent among this demographic. A scoping review was conducted using the PRISMA approach, which involved the selection of 42 relevant studies from the Scopus database spanning the period from 2007 to 2021. The review findings revealed that there is limited research specifically focused on understanding the motivations and intentions behind adolescent sports gambling. However, the majority of the studies indicated that young males exhibit a greater inclination towards engaging in gambling activities. This suggests a growing interest in and awareness of this issue, providing numerous opportunities for future research to investigate the motivations and intentions of Generation Z adults in relation to sports gambling. Given the significant growth of gambling, it is important to note the lack of literature examining the satisfaction of needs and frustration of needs among adolescents with regard to sports gambling. Initiatives that address this gap in research would be valuable in expanding our understanding of the motivations and intentions underlying teenage sports gambling, ultimately leading to the implementation of effective measures aimed at reducing gambling-related problems among adolescents.

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The rise of online sports betting, its fallout, and the onset of a new profile in gambling disorder: young people

Cited by 10 publications

References 25 publications

Clinical Correlates of Sports Betting: A Systematic Review

Clinical Correlates of Sports Betting: A Systematic Review

Internet addiction in young adults: The role of impulsivity and codependency

A systematic review of adolescents sports gambling

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