Jani Selin
Biographic Data
| ID | 4450646 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jani Selin |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jani |
| FAMILY NAME | Selin |
| SIGNATURE | SELIN J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1828-3603 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A latent class analysis of public opinions about gambling policy goals
The significance of a reciprocal link between public opinion and policy making is widely acknowledged in literature. The aim of this study is to explore public opinion on gambling policy by identifying distinct latent classes of attitudes towards policy goals. The findings can provide insights into future gambling regulation and policy making. Data were derived from a 2023 population-based Finnish Gambling Study (n = 5977) representing the popula…
The implementation of mandatory identification in land-based electronic gambling machines
Behavioural status and demographic characteristics of target groups influence the implementation and effects of interventions to reduce and prevent harm. We examine the implementation of a statutory identification regime and associated monetary limit-setting in the context of electronic gambling machine gambling in Finland. Mandatory identification of players is a prerequisite for various policy measures aimed at preventing and reducing gambling …
Investigating policy coherence through policy strategies
Policy coherence and integration have emerged as central concepts in policy scholarship in order to understand policy implementation. However, the majority of existing literature have applied these concepts into a multi-level context where addressing coherence is given: such as how member states translate doctrines of policy integration from the United Nations (UN) or European Union (EU) at the domestic level. This article extends these concepts …
Gambling as a Social Issue
Gambling has become a large global industry but is considered a serious public health and social issue. The availability of gambling is higher in disadvantaged neighborhoods. It is possible that the higher availability of gambling not only contributes to gambling harm but also aggravates other social problems. The concentration of gambling outlets in disadvantaged neighborhoods can deepen the socioeconomic differentiation of neighborhoods. Conver…
Availability restrictions and mandatory precommitment in land-based gambling
The study provides empirical support for the effectiveness of public health-oriented policies in reducing the total consumption of gambling. Availability restrictions and mandatory precommitment are therefore likely to also reduce the burden of harms of gambling to individuals and societies
Gambling, social integration and sources of strain in cases of suicide
In this qualitative sociological study we explore the significance of social integration and social strain in gambling suicides. There is evidence that gambling and suicidality are associated. Mental distress is common among people experiencing gambling harm. Indebtedness and financial losses are also associated with suicidality among people experiencing gambling harm. The significance of social factors and social context on gambling suicides is …
Politics of hesitance and the formation of ethical subjects through responsible gambling practices
The results show that the figure of subject making informed voluntary choices is deeply embedded in the responsible gambling practices of the companies. The companies entice the gamblers to think about themselves and to act upon themselves as subjects capable of self-control. Hesitancy to intervene characterizes the activities of the companies, even if all the companies collect and use detailed behavioral data. The inclusion of the precarious sub…
The density of electronic gambling machines and area-level socioeconomic status in Finland
EGMs are unequally located in Finland, with more EGMs located in socio-economically less advantaged areas. The higher machine density in areas of social disadvantage is not in line with the aim of the Finnish gambling policy, which is to prevent and reduce harm caused by gambling. Changes in policy are required, especially with regard to the decisions on the placement of EGMs. This should not be made solely by gaming operators and/or from fiscal …
From self-regulation to regulation – An analysis of gambling policy reform in Finland
Responsible gambling is a form of gambling industry self-regulation, covering the multiple ways of gambling operator’s promises to prevent and reduce gambling addiction. In Finland, where the gambling operators consider themselves to be among the most responsible operators in the world, the amendment of the Lotteries Act aimed to shift the balance from industry self-regulation to more stringent state regulation. Our study data consisted of operat…
From political controversy to a technical problem? Fifteen years of opioid substitution treatment in Finland
Politics of hesitance and the formation of ethical subjects through responsible gambling practices
The results show that the figure of subject making informed voluntary choices is deeply embedded in the responsible gambling practices of the companies. The companies entice the gamblers to think about themselves and to act upon themselves as subjects capable of self-control. Hesitancy to intervene characterizes the activities of the companies, even if all the companies collect and use detailed behavioral data. The inclusion of the precarious sub…
From political controversy to a technical problem? Fifteen years of opioid substitution treatment in Finland
From self-regulation to regulation – An analysis of gambling policy reform in Finland
Responsible gambling is a form of gambling industry self-regulation, covering the multiple ways of gambling operator’s promises to prevent and reduce gambling addiction. In Finland, where the gambling operators consider themselves to be among the most responsible operators in the world, the amendment of the Lotteries Act aimed to shift the balance from industry self-regulation to more stringent state regulation. Our study data consisted of operat…
The density of electronic gambling machines and area-level socioeconomic status in Finland
EGMs are unequally located in Finland, with more EGMs located in socio-economically less advantaged areas. The higher machine density in areas of social disadvantage is not in line with the aim of the Finnish gambling policy, which is to prevent and reduce harm caused by gambling. Changes in policy are required, especially with regard to the decisions on the placement of EGMs. This should not be made solely by gaming operators and/or from fiscal …
Politics of hesitance and the formation of ethical subjects through responsible gambling practices
The results show that the figure of subject making informed voluntary choices is deeply embedded in the responsible gambling practices of the companies. The companies entice the gamblers to think about themselves and to act upon themselves as subjects capable of self-control. Hesitancy to intervene characterizes the activities of the companies, even if all the companies collect and use detailed behavioral data. The inclusion of the precarious sub…
Gambling, social integration and sources of strain in cases of suicide
In this qualitative sociological study we explore the significance of social integration and social strain in gambling suicides. There is evidence that gambling and suicidality are associated. Mental distress is common among people experiencing gambling harm. Indebtedness and financial losses are also associated with suicidality among people experiencing gambling harm. The significance of social factors and social context on gambling suicides is …
Availability restrictions and mandatory precommitment in land-based gambling
The study provides empirical support for the effectiveness of public health-oriented policies in reducing the total consumption of gambling. Availability restrictions and mandatory precommitment are therefore likely to also reduce the burden of harms of gambling to individuals and societies
The implementation of mandatory identification in land-based electronic gambling machines
Behavioural status and demographic characteristics of target groups influence the implementation and effects of interventions to reduce and prevent harm. We examine the implementation of a statutory identification regime and associated monetary limit-setting in the context of electronic gambling machine gambling in Finland. Mandatory identification of players is a prerequisite for various policy measures aimed at preventing and reducing gambling …
Investigating policy coherence through policy strategies
Policy coherence and integration have emerged as central concepts in policy scholarship in order to understand policy implementation. However, the majority of existing literature have applied these concepts into a multi-level context where addressing coherence is given: such as how member states translate doctrines of policy integration from the United Nations (UN) or European Union (EU) at the domestic level. This article extends these concepts …
Gambling as a Social Issue
Gambling has become a large global industry but is considered a serious public health and social issue. The availability of gambling is higher in disadvantaged neighborhoods. It is possible that the higher availability of gambling not only contributes to gambling harm but also aggravates other social problems. The concentration of gambling outlets in disadvantaged neighborhoods can deepen the socioeconomic differentiation of neighborhoods. Conver…
A latent class analysis of public opinions about gambling policy goals
The significance of a reciprocal link between public opinion and policy making is widely acknowledged in literature. The aim of this study is to explore public opinion on gambling policy by identifying distinct latent classes of attitudes towards policy goals. The findings can provide insights into future gambling regulation and policy making. Data were derived from a 2023 population-based Finnish Gambling Study (n = 5977) representing the popula…
Gambling Behavior and Treatments (8 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Context (archaeology (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Harm (3 works)