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Online Peer Support for Gambling Harm: Perspectives from People with Lived Experience and Service Providers. 赌博危害的在线同伴支持：有生活经验的人和服务提供者的观点。

IF 2.2 3区心理学

Journal of Gambling Studies Pub Date : 2026-05-07 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-026-10507-1

Katy L Penfold, Christia Huntington, Laura L Nicklin, Oliver Upstone, Darren Chadwick, Tracey J Devonport, Lisa J Orchard, Joanne Lloyd

{"title":"Online Peer Support for Gambling Harm: Perspectives from People with Lived Experience and Service Providers.","authors":"Katy L Penfold, Christia Huntington, Laura L Nicklin, Oliver Upstone, Darren Chadwick, Tracey J Devonport, Lisa J Orchard, Joanne Lloyd","doi":"10.1007/s10899-026-10507-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-026-10507-1","url":null,"abstract":"Online peer support (mutual aid provided by individuals with lived experience through digital platforms such as forums, messaging groups, or video meetings) has demonstrated benefits across health contexts but remains underexplored in gambling harm recovery. This study explored how online peer support for gambling harm is used and experienced, including perceived benefits, risks, and its role within broader support pathways, from the perspectives of (i) individuals with lived experience and (ii) professionals providing gambling harm support. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 participants with lived experience of gambling harm and 24 service providers. Participants were recruited via gambling support services, social media, and word-of-mouth. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis, with input from a lived experience panel to enhance validity and relevance. Three core themes emerged from lived experience accounts: healing through connection; when support spaces become unsafe; and accessibility and crisis prevention. Service provider interviews generated four complementary themes: navigating access to support; modes, preferences, and structures of support; evolving and individualistic recovery; and complexities of the peer-supporter role. Online peer support offers a valuable complement to professional treatment by fostering belonging, trust, and hope through shared experience. Its effectiveness depends on safety, inclusivity, and proportionate moderation. Flexible, co-designed models that accommodate diverse needs and safeguard both users and peer supporters are critical for sustainable, equitable provision.","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Development and Validation of the Gambling Impact Scale for Families. 家庭赌博影响量表的编制与验证。

IF 2.2 3区心理学

Journal of Gambling Studies Pub Date : 2026-05-06 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-026-10504-4

Ikumi Hijikata

{"title":"Development and Validation of the Gambling Impact Scale for Families.","authors":"Ikumi Hijikata","doi":"10.1007/s10899-026-10504-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-026-10504-4","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to develop the Gambling Impact Scale (GIS), an instrument designed to assess the multidimensional burden experienced by family members affected by gambling problems, and to examine its validity and reliability. A web-based survey was conducted with two independent samples of affected family members. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was performed on Sample 1 (n = 162) using maximum likelihood estimation and promax rotation to refine an initial item pool. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted on a separate and larger sample (Sample 2, n = 416) to validate the factor structure. The analyses supported a five-factor structure comprising 24 items: Psychological Distress, Economic Damage, Communication Problems and Distrust, Denial and Aggressive Attitudes from the Person with Gambling Problems, and Aggressive Feelings and Attitudes Toward the Person with Gambling Problems. All subscales demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.83-0.93). The CFA results indicated an acceptable model fit (CFI = 0.938, RMSEA = 0.079). Construct validity was examined through associations with a codependency scale completed by family members, as well as by comparing GIS scores according to participation in family support groups. Significant group differences were observed, with participants who had engaged in support for one year or longer reporting lower levels of family burden. The scale offers a comprehensive assessment of the emotional, financial, and relational burdens experienced by affected family members. It may serve as a useful tool for identifying support needs and evaluating outcomes of family-based interventions. Future research should examine its responsiveness to changes over time and consider broader applications across different cultural contexts.","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Determinants of Betting Behaviour Among Professional Football Players: Evidence from Administrative Data. 职业足球运动员投注行为的决定因素：来自行政数据的证据。

IF 2.2 3区心理学

Journal of Gambling Studies Pub Date : 2026-05-06 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-026-10509-z

Alperen Kocsoy

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Stressful Life Events, Masculinity and Gambling Participation: An Age-Stratified Analysis of Australian Men. 压力生活事件、男子气概和赌博参与：澳大利亚男性的年龄分层分析。

IF 2.2 3区心理学

Journal of Gambling Studies Pub Date : 2026-05-04 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-026-10506-2

Renee Zahnow, Kai Lin

{"title":"Stressful Life Events, Masculinity and Gambling Participation: An Age-Stratified Analysis of Australian Men.","authors":"Renee Zahnow, Kai Lin","doi":"10.1007/s10899-026-10506-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-026-10506-2","url":null,"abstract":"Gambling participation varies across genders and throughout the life course, yet little research has examined how stressful life events and masculinity-related factors influence gambling behaviour across different stages of adulthood among men. Using Wave 4 data from Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health (n = 5,434), this study investigates age-stratified associations between stressful life events, self-perceived masculinity, masculinity strain and gambling frequency among Australian men. Negative binomial regression analysis reveals that masculinity and masculinity strain predict higher gambling frequency only among young men, highlighting the salience of masculine identity during early adulthood. Stressful life events also showed age-specific effects: job loss is associated with lower frequency of gambling among young men, while bereavement of loved ones is linked to higher gambling among middle-aged men. No stressful life events correlated with gambling among older men. Across all age groups, higher income was associated with more frequent gambling, while possessing a university degree was associated with less frequent gambling among those aged 30 and above only. These findings accentuate the importance of a life course perspective for understanding gambling participation and informing age-tailored interventions.","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Strength in Recovery: A Practice-Informed Commentary on Peer Recovery Specialists Facilitating Gambling Recovery Groups. 康复的力量：对同伴康复专家促进赌博康复小组的实践知情评论。

IF 2.2 3区心理学

Journal of Gambling Studies Pub Date : 2026-04-30 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-026-10502-6

Waganesh Zeleke, Carolyn Hawley, Shruti Sampath, Amy Armstrong

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Detecting Gambling Addiction: How Text Mining of Customer-Operator Online Chats Reveals Behavioral Risks. 检测赌博成瘾：客户-运营商在线聊天的文本挖掘如何揭示行为风险。

IF 2.2 3区心理学

Journal of Gambling Studies Pub Date : 2026-04-29 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-026-10500-8

Chiara Barone, Michele Paleologo, Giovanni Moretti, Giulia Sesini, Benedetta Cesti, Virginia Attisani, Rebecca Losi, Stefano De Vita, Marco Passarotti, Guendalina Graffigna

{"title":"Detecting Gambling Addiction: How Text Mining of Customer-Operator Online Chats Reveals Behavioral Risks.","authors":"Chiara Barone, Michele Paleologo, Giovanni Moretti, Giulia Sesini, Benedetta Cesti, Virginia Attisani, Rebecca Losi, Stefano De Vita, Marco Passarotti, Guendalina Graffigna","doi":"10.1007/s10899-026-10500-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-026-10500-8","url":null,"abstract":"Gambling disorder is a growing public health concern, exacerbated by the rapid expansion of online gambling. Prevention is key to supporting individuals from developing or exacerbating risky conducts. This study presents a multidisciplinary project across psychology and computational linguistics. The project aimed at developing a predictive system for detecting linguistic markers of problematic gambling behaviours in customer-operator chats from Sisal, a major Italian gambling company. The objective is to support staff in promptly recognizing at-risk individuals and providing timely assistance. The research was conducted in two phases. First, a qualitative analysis of Italian conversations on the online support centre chat identified linguistic and discursive markers of risk. These insights informed the training of a supervised binary classification model. In the second phase, the system was refined through dataset expansion, manual coding carried out by psychologists, and the introduction of a four-level risk classification. Markers were grouped into macro-categories and weighted according to emotional intensity and frequency before being integrated into the predictive model. Findings showed that combining linguistic analysis with psychological expertise can effectively enhance the early detection of problematic gambling behaviours. The research highlighted the potential of text mining as a tool for prevention and person-centred interventions in gambling disorder.","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of Anti-Stigma Messages on Public Stigmatisation of Gambling Disorder: a Randomised Online Experiment. 反污名信息对公众对赌博障碍污名化的影响：一项随机在线实验。

IF 2.2 3区心理学

Journal of Gambling Studies Pub Date : 2026-04-28 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-026-10505-3

Friederike Barthels, Reiner Hanewinkel, Matthis Morgenstern

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Lived Experiences of Recovering and Recovered Gamblers: a Sentiment and Thematic Analysis. 康复与康复赌徒的生活经验：情感与主题分析。

IF 2.2 3区心理学

Journal of Gambling Studies Pub Date : 2026-04-27 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-026-10492-5

Marla Royne Stafford, Raja Mallina, Matt Zarb-Cousin, Kenneth Martz, Robert Minnick

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Identifying Subtypes of Potentially Problematic Gambling. 识别潜在问题赌博的亚型。

IF 2.2 3区心理学

Journal of Gambling Studies Pub Date : 2026-04-23 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-026-10499-y

Christine Saabye

{"title":"Identifying Subtypes of Potentially Problematic Gambling.","authors":"Christine Saabye","doi":"10.1007/s10899-026-10499-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-026-10499-y","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to identify and characterize behavioral subtypes of potentially problematic gambling patterns using real-world data from a major Danish gambling provider. A two-stage clustering approach was applied to behavioral data from over 650,000 users. In the first stage, k-means clustering segmented the population based on standardized behavioral indicators. In the second stage, subtypes were identified within selected clusters using k-medoids clustering. The procedure was replicated in an independent dataset (N= 619,441) to assess structural stability. The analysis revealed clear behavioral heterogeneity across gambling profiles. Subtypes differed systematically in intensity, reloads, product focus, and risk-related patterns such as chasing and nighttime gambling. The overall cluster structure was consistent across datasets, supporting the robustness and generalizability of the identified subtypes. Gambling-related risk patterns does not follow a single behavioral pattern. The data-driven subtypes of potentially problematic gambling identified in this study highlight the heterogeneity of gambling-related risk and offer a foundation for more nuanced approaches to risk detection based on gambling patterns.","PeriodicalId":48155,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gambling Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Factors Associated with the Frequency of Treatment Admissions Over A 13-year Period Among Patients with Gambling Disorder. 赌博障碍患者13年治疗入院频率的相关因素

IF 2.2 3区心理学

Journal of Gambling Studies Pub Date : 2026-04-22 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-026-10490-7

Marie-Josée Fleury, Ovidiu Tatar, Guy Grenier, Sharmin Sharker, Francine Ferland, Nadine Banchette-Martin

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