The lived experience of gambling-related harm in natural language.

Journal: Psychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors
Published Date: Jun 1, 2025

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Gambling-related harms can have a significant negative impact on disordered gamblers, lower risk gamblers, and affected others. Yet, most disordered and lower risk gamblers will never seek formal treatment, often due to the stigma and shame surrounding gambling. Online self-help forums are a popular alternative way for gamblers to anonymously seek help from others. Analysis of these interactions can provide a deeper understanding of gambling than more commonly used research methodologies.

Authors

  • Simon T van Baal
    Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Science, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
  • Piotr Bogdanski
    Department of Psychology, University of Warwick.
  • Araanya Daryanani
    Department of Psychology, University of Warwick.
  • Lukasz Walasek
    Department of Psychology, University of Warwick.
  • Philip Newall
    School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol.

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