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Young men’s perceptions about the risks associated with sports betting

A critical qualitative inquiry

Bibliographic Data

ID15375665
AuthorsChristian Nyemcsok (0000-0003-1840-6212, Deakin University, corresponding author), Hannah Pitt (0000-0002-4259-6186, Deakin University), Peter Kremer (0000-0003-2476-1958, Deakin University), Sabrina Lynette Thomas (0000-0003-1427-7775, Deakin University), Samantha L Thomas
Year2022
Volume22
Issue1
Pages867-867
Publication date2022-04-30
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-022-13164-2
PMID35501801
OpenAlexW4225277412
LanguageEN
Citations received13
References cited44

This study indicated that a range of factors may influence how young men conceptualise the risks and benefits associated with sports betting. Current public health strategies for gambling that focus on individual determinants and responsibility paradigms must be broadened to target the social and commercial factors that influence young men's attitudes towards, and engagement in sports betting

Biostatistics · Environmental health · Epistemology · Pathology · Perception · Public health · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Gambling Behavior and Treatments · Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention · Medicine · Nursing · Sports Analytics and Performance · Epidemiology

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Unique citing works13
Citations per year3,25
Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 12
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