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Our research supports work to prevent and reduce gambling harms. We have a key role to play in supporting others to do research, and to grow research capability across the field. We publish our research so it can be accessed for free by anyone. Use the filters below to explore our publications.

We produce research on:

  • Understanding gambling harms
  • Gambling harm stigma
  • Impact on communities
  • Prevention programmes
  • Support and treatment services
  • Policy and regulation
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Towards neuro-inclusive care: neurodivergent peoples’ needs in gambling harm support and treatment

This report is the third and final phase of the neurodiversity research programme. It synthesises the findings from the Phase 1 and 2 reports and provides additional insights on how treatment and support provision can best support neurodivergent people experiencing gambling harms. Six key principles are discussed and resources produced by the charity Ara Recovery for All are presented for professionals to improve and tailor their care.

Gambling and mental health harms among young adults in Great Britain

This paper explores the prevalence of gambling problems and gambling-related harm, specifically harm to mental health among 18-24 year olds in Great Britain, across different demographic groups. The potential drivers of these experiences are discussed to understand how to prevent and address gambling harm among 18-24 year olds.

Online gambling marketing: Are current regulations fit for the digital age?

This GambleAware policy paper summarises the evidence in support of better regulation of online gambling marketing and content to protect children and young people. It also maps out potential policies that the government could use to do this.

Improving Outcomes Fund – Interim Report

This report presents a synthesis of findings to date, drawing together key insights into the factors driving gambling harms among women and minority communities, alongside the barriers these groups face when seeking support.

Sherbert Research - The Appeal of Celebrity Ambassadors to Children & Young People Aged 11–17

This research examines how celebrity ambassadors used to promote gambling influence children and young people (aged 11–17).  

Young people and gambling-related influencer content: Understanding exposure to and impact of gambling-related influencer content on young people and identifying potential strategies for change

This synthesis report examines how CYP experience, interpret, and are affected by gambling-related influencer content in digital spaces.

Understanding trends between online gambling content, and gambling attitudes and behaviours among children and young people 

This report summarises the insights and findings from a survey into children and young people’s (CYP’s) engagement with gambling-related influencer content.

Stigmatisation and discrimination of people who experience gambling harms: quantitative analysis

This report explores how people who experience gambling harms are affected by stigma and discrimination. Drawing on new survey data, the study examines public attitudes, internalised stigma, and how stigma impacts different demographic groups. It also looks at how stigma may shape access to treatment and support services, and its links with health and wellbeing.

Stigmatisation and discrimination of people who experience gambling harms in Great Britain: Synthesis report

People affected by gambling harms often face stigma and discrimination, which can increase their psychological distress and discourage them from seeking help. This research programme explored how stigma affects people experiencing gambling harms, identified groups most impacted, and developed recommendations to reduce stigma and its harmful effects.

Discourses of stigmatisation of gambling harms: a critical discourse analysis of people who experience gambling harms in Great Britain

This report presents a critical discourse analysis examining how people who experience gambling harms are portrayed in contemporary British media, politics, and public discourse.

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