A longitudinal study of gambling in late adolescence and early adulthood: Follow-up assessment at 24 years

Summary

This report by the University of Bristol and Nottingham Trent University for GambleAware describes a longitudinal study examining gambling behaviours in young people aged 17 to 24 years using data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) cohort.

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Key findings

Gambling participation increased from age 17 (54%) to age 24 (66%), with online gambling the only activity that consistently increased. Regular weekly gambling showed a strong male bias.

- parental gambling problems
- financial difficulties
- involvement in crime
- substance use

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A longitudinal study of gambling in late adolescence and early adulthood: Follow-up assessment at 24 years

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A longitudinal study of gambling in late adolescence and early adulthood: Follow-up assessment at 24 years

A longitudinal study of gambling in late adolescence and early adulthood: Follow-up assessment at 24 years