At odds: examining the impact of on-line gambling on youth wellbeing
Authored book
Book Title | At odds: examining the impact of on-line gambling on youth wellbeing |
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Book Category | Authored book |
ERA Publisher ID | 2449 |
Authors | Hume, Margee (Author) and Sullivan Mort, Gillian (Author) |
Number of Pages | 168 |
Year | 2011 |
Publisher | Lambert Academic Publishing |
Place of Publication | Saarbrucken, Germany |
ISBN | 9783844328592 |
Abstract | The purpose of this research has been to examine youth consumption of high-speed Internet technology and on-line gambling and the impact on well-being. With the advent of increased speed and capability of Internet provision, interest in youth anxiety and stress resulting from gambling on-line has been evident in media reports. Issues including addiction, depression financial loss, pleasure seeking, excessive hours on-line and gambling, all impacting school, work and relationships have been proposed as the negative impacts of on-line gambling. This research addresses these and their impact on youth and society by conducting empirical research to ascertain the relationship of these to well-being. The monograph presents the theories themes and results related to the research. |
Keywords | attitudes to gambling; adolescents; Internet gambling; mental health issues; |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 441006. Sociological methodology and research methods |
350605. Marketing management (incl. strategy and customer relations) | |
470203. Consumption and everyday life | |
Public Notes | Copyright 2011 by the author and Lambert Academic Publishing. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Management and Marketing |
La Trobe University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1289/at-odds-examining-the-impact-of-on-line-gambling-on-youth-wellbeing
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