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The Gambling Habits of University Students in Aragon, Spain: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Gambling has become a routine form of entertainment for many young people. The aim of this study was to describe the gambling behavior that university students are developing in Aragon, Spain, and to analyze whether these habits are more common among students of sports science, on the assumption that they are more likely to have a higher exposure to betting company marketing. A cross-sectional design was applied, with data collected on advertising exposure, gambling habits and experiences, and opinions on the impact of gambling and its regulation from 516 undergraduate students from the University of Zaragoza. The online survey included ad hoc questions and the "Pathological Gambling Short Questionnaire" to screen for potential gambling disorders. Almost half of the sample had bet money at least once in their life (48.1%), and 2.4% screened positive for consideration of a possible diagnosis of pathological gambling. Betting shops (44.2%) were the most common gambling option, and students of sports science showed a higher prevalence of pathological gambling and had greater tendencies to make bets. Gambling is perceived as a normal leisure activity by a significant part of university students. The development of transversal strategies is required to raise awareness towards the potential dangers of gambling.

SUBMITTER: Lopez-Del-Hoyo Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9024798 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The Gambling Habits of University Students in Aragon, Spain: A Cross-Sectional Study.

López-Del-Hoyo Yolanda Y Monreal-Bartolomé Alicia A Aisa Pablo P Pérez-Aranda Adrián A Plana Carlos C Poblador José Antonio JA Casterad Jaime J García-Campayo Javier J Montero-Marin Jesus J

International journal of environmental research and public health 20220409 8

Gambling has become a routine form of entertainment for many young people. The aim of this study was to describe the gambling behavior that university students are developing in Aragon, Spain, and to analyze whether these habits are more common among students of sports science, on the assumption that they are more likely to have a higher exposure to betting company marketing. A cross-sectional design was applied, with data collected on advertising exposure, gambling habits and experiences, and o ...[more]

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