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Lived experiences of gambling in teenage boys and young men: Qualitative research

Qualitative research to explore the lived experiences of teenage boys and young men aged 14 to 25 years.

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11 December 2025

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11 December 2025 - Changes

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• Lived experiences of gambling in teenage boys and young men: Qualitative research

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• About the research
• Summary of findings
• Research approach
• • Methodology
  • Qualitative research sample
  • Strengths and limitations
  • How teenage boys and young men define gambling
• Findings
• • Gambling literacy is low and often surface-level
  • Gaming as a potential entry point to gambling
  • Turning 18 marks a formal transition to "adult" gambling
  • Gambling embedded in social life is more likely to persist
  • Money matters more with age and experience
  • Online exposure makes gambling feel ever-present
  • Risks, impacts, and warning signs
• Conclusions
• Appendix
• • Definitions
  • Participant discussion topics
  • Expert discussion topics

Appendix

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1. Definitions The definitions of the terms used in the lived experiences of gambling in teenage boys and young men qualitative research.
2. Participant discussion topics The discussion topics set for participants of the lived experiences of gambling in teenage boys and young men qualitative research.
3. Expert discussion topics The discussion topics set for experts of the lived experiences of gambling in teenage boys and young men qualitative research.

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Last updated: 11 December 2025

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