A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Online Communities and Gambling Behaviors : a Systematic Review (2022)
Savolainen, I., Sirola, A., Vuorinen, I., Mantere, E., & Oksanen, A. (2022). Online Communities and Gambling Behaviors : a Systematic Review. Current Addiction Reports, 9(4), 400-409. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40429-022-00430-x
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Savolainen, Iina; Sirola, Anu; Vuorinen, Ilkka; Mantere, Eerik; Oksanen, Atte
Journal or series: Current Addiction Reports
eISSN: 2196-2952
Publication year: 2022
Publication date: 25/07/2022
Volume: 9
Issue number: 4
Pages range: 400-409
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication country: Germany
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40429-022-00430-x
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/82623
Abstract
The internet and virtual environments have enabled the formation of online communities around a variety of interests. Online communities focused on gambling are increasingly popular and attract users to interact and share ideas and experiences with likeminded others. This study reviews evidence from the latest research examining the role of online communities in gambling behaviors and gambling problems.
Recent Findings
A systematic literature search resulted in 17 studies. Research shows that online communities are used for diverse reasons like discussing gambling experiences and problems, sharing tips, and celebrating winnings with others. These reasons of online community use can have both adaptive and maladaptive implications. Online gambling communities often grow through social means by inviting friends or social media contacts to join. Active users of online gambling communities are more likely at-risk or problem gamblers.
Summary
Online communities have an increasingly central role in learning about gambling, continuing, and spreading of gambling behaviors. Participation in communities that support harmful gambling habits involves risks for problem gambling.
Keywords: gambling games; games of chance; playing (games and sports); players (non-music); social interaction; online communities; experiences (knowledge); encouragement; problem gambling; compulsive gambling; addiction; Internet; virtual environment; systematic reviews
Free keywords: gambling; problem gambling; online communities; online groups; systematic review
Contributing organizations
Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2022
JUFO rating: 0
