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Frameworks and Measurement of Gambling Related Harm: A Scoping Study

Author: National Centre for Social Research and University of Plymouth Published: July 2023
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Summary

A scoping study by NatCen and University of Plymouth for GambleAware that reviews frameworks and measurement approaches for gambling-related harms, aiming to inform future research and strategies.

Topics covered

  • investigation of frameworks for conceptualising gambling-related harms 
  • measurement tools and approaches for assessing harms
  • recommendations for future research and measurement

Key findings

Recent frameworks provide a more comprehensive view of gambling harms beyond clinical definitions.
New measurement tools aligned with these frameworks offer more precise ways to assess harms. Health economic approaches help quantify impacts on quality of life.
Moving away from outdated tools and towards public health approaches could improve harm reduction efforts.

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