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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.
Contents
- About the research
- Summary of findings
- Research approach
- Findings
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- 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
Research approach
Contents
- Methodology The methodology from the lived experiences of gambling in teenage boys and young men qualitative research.
- Qualitative research sample The background information on the 24 people who took part in the lived experiences of gambling in teenage boys and young men qualitative research.
- Strengths and limitations The strengths and limitations of the lived experiences of gambling in teenage boys and young men qualitative research.
- How teenage boys and young men define gambling How teenage boys and young men defined gambling as part 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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