A psychological investigation of the effects of the UK national lottery and scratchcards on adolescents

Wood, RTA, 2001. A psychological investigation of the effects of the UK national lottery and scratchcards on adolescents. PhD, Nottingham Trent University.

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Abstract

This thesis was an exploratory social psychological study of adolescent gambling on the UK National Lottery and scratchcards. The research used a number of methods to examine both quantitative and qualitative aspects of gambling on these activities utilising a survey, Q-sorts and a series of group interviews. Findings highlight the social dimensions associated with the acquisition, development and maintenance of adolescent gambling behaviour in accordance with social cognitive theory (Bandura, 1986). The findings also demonstrate how attitudes are linked to actual gambling behaviour as predicted by the theory of planned behaviour (Ajzen, 1988). The research identified different patterns of adolescent gambling on the National Lottery and scratchcards and these are summarised in a typology. Finally, the implications of the findings are discussed for the development of effective education and prevention programs, and the treatment of adolescent problem gamblers.

Item Type:	Thesis
Creators:	Wood, R.T.A.
Date:	2001
ISBN:	9781369324754
Identifiers:	Number Type PQ10290226 Other
Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	Linda Sullivan
Date Added:	24 Jun 2021 09:49
Last Modified:	18 Oct 2023 14:02
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/43187

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