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| Web resource: | https://aifs.gov.au/research/research-snapshots/bets-n-booze-research-summary |
| Type: | Report |
| Title: | Bets 'n' booze research summary: Intersections of gambling and alcohol use among Australian youth and young adults |
| Authors: | Sakata, Kei Jenkinson, Rebecca Vandenberg, Brian Greer, Nancy Wickramasinghe, Sethini Jatkar, Uma |
| Keywords: | Gambling;Alcohol and Other Drugs;Risk Factors for Violence;Help-Seeking Barriers;Mixed Methods Research |
| Population: | Children and young people |
| Year: | Sep-2024 |
| Publisher: | Australian Gambling Research Centre, Australian Institute of Family Studies |
| Abstract: | This research summary examines the intersection between gambling and alcohol use among Australian youths and young adults aged 16–35. It investigates social contexts, harms, and predictors of co-consumption, revealing that licensed venues create environments where gambling and alcohol are frequently co-consumed. Socialising with friends or family is a common motivation for this behaviour, and early initiation of these activities is linked to greater harms later in life. Despite the risk of gambling-related harm, most respondents did not seek help. The study presents policy implications aimed at reducing co-consumption and encouraging help-seeking among young people. |
| Notes: | Open access |
| Contents: | Key recommendations Tougher compliance with laws around underage drinking and gambling: Strengthening the enforcement of age limits in licensed venues, with improved identification processes prior to entry. Awareness and education campaigns: Promoting awareness about the co-consumption of gambling and alcohol and the associated harms, particularly targeting young people as they approach the legal age. Gender-responsive prevention and treatment strategies: Developing targeted approaches that address the different patterns and motivations of gambling and alcohol use among males and females. De-stigmatising public discourse on gambling harm: Creating initiatives aimed at reducing the stigma associated with seeking help for gambling harm, especially among young people. |
| URI: | https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/22816 |
| Appears in Collections: | Gambling & Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Reports |
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| 2408-Bets-and-Booze_FINAL.pdf | 5 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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