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Gambling participation among Connecticut adolescents from 2007 to 2019: Potential risk and protective factors.

Elina A StefanovicsRalitza GueorguievaZu Wei ZhaiMarc N Potenza
Published in: Journal of behavioral addictions (2023)
Among adolescents, older males may be particularly vulnerable to gambling that relates importantly to substance use, trauma, affective concerns, and poor support. Although gambling participation appears to have declined, the recent increase in 2019 that coincides with increased sports gambling advertisements, media coverage and availability warrants further study. Our findings suggest the importance of developing school-based social support programs that may help reduce adolescent gambling.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • depressive symptoms
  • mental health
  • public health
  • middle aged
  • community dwelling
  • risk assessment
  • health insurance