Longitudinal and Protective Factors for Problem Gambling and Related Harms: Building Resilience Among Young Adult Gamblers
History
Language
eng
Publication classification
A6 Research report/technical paper
Pagination
1-43
Research statement
This report focuses on understanding the protective impact of the social environmental system on gambling and gambling related harms. The report is presented in two parts. Part A investigates the relationship between problem gambling and internalising systems and the protective factors for these conditions. Part B investigates the longitudinal patterns and predictors and associated adult behavioral adjustment outcomes. The sample were n=2,280 young adults from Victoria, Australia across two time points. Results for Part A revealed an association between internalising symptoms and problem gambling, though not longitudinally. Suggestions for future research are provided which focus on additional factors such as biological, personality and community factors. Part B revealed different longitudinal problem gambling factors at an individual level. These findings highlight the need to investigate varied patterns over time.