Forschungsstelle Glücksspiel

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    Ergebnisse der (nicht repräsentativen) Online-Befragung „Einstellungen und Kenntnisse gegenüber Glücksspielen“
    (2013) Becker, Tilman; Wöhr, Andrea; Salback, Anne
    Im Zeitraum vom 21. Dezember 2011 bis zum 29. Februar 2012 war auf der Internetseite der Forschungsstelle Glücksspiel der Universität Hohenheim ein Fragebogen mit insgesamt 16 Fragen abzurufen. Teilnehmer der Befragung waren somit Besucher der Internetseite, bei denen bereits eine Affinität zum Thema angenommen werden kann. Die Stichprobenauswahl entspricht demzufolge einem nicht-repräsentativen Convenience Sample. Ergebnisse: Glücksspiele werden von den Befragten als spannende bzw. aufregende Aktivität mit sozialem Aspekt angesehen, jedoch nicht als unbedenkliches Freizeitvergnügen oder als Möglichkeit zur Geldbeschaffung verharmlost. Die höchste Suchtgefahr wird den Glücksspielautomaten in Spielbanken und Casinos und Tischspielen in Casinos zugesprochen. Eine Schätzung des Prozentwertes, wie viele Menschen in Deutschland pathologisch Glücksspiele spielen, fällt den Befragten schwer. Gute Kenntnisse zeigen die Teilnehmer jedoch bei der Einschätzung der Legalität verschiedener Glücksspielarten; diese konnten sie in fast allen Fällen korrekt als „erlaubt“ oder „verboten“ einschätzen, wenngleich nicht immer ganz eindeutig. Insbesondere bezüglich der Online-Angebote scheint die Unsicherheit hoch zu sein. Möglicherweise ist vielen nicht klar, dass Online-Angebote zum Zeitpunkt der Befragung verboten waren. Eindeutig falsch dagegen ist die Einschätzung bzgl. der Legalität von Sportwetten in Wettbüros.
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    Gambling operators’ use of advertising strategies on social media and their effects: a systematic review
    (2024) Singer, Johannes; Wöhr, Andrea; Otterbach, Steffen
    Purpose of Review: Social media offer gambling operators an attractive channel for connecting with gamblers and promoting their products. The aim of the present study is to review the recent literature to summarise the latest findings on marketing strategies of gambling operators, and their effects, with particular focus on social media. Recent Findings: A systematic review on gambling advertising in social media has been conducted, taking into account English-language journal articles from 2021 onwards, which include primary data collection. Searching three data bases, a total number of 12 studies from peer-reviewed journals were identified. Gambling advertising has an enormous reach, including esports sponsorship and a surge in popularity on streaming platforms, which raises concerns about the protection of gamblers in general and of vulnerable groups in particular. The studies identify individual advertising strategies and investigate the influence of incentives and tips on gambling behaviour. Gaps in the current literature include evidence from certain regions or countries, research into communication strategies on individual social media platforms, and questions about the effectiveness of regulatory measures regarding gambling advertising. Summary: Gambling operators flexibly adapt their advertising strategies to the surrounding conditions. This appears to be problematic, as the intensity and complexity of gambling advertising increases at the same time as the boundaries between advertising and seemingly neutral content blur. Vulnerable groups, especially children and adolescents, are at special risk, because advertising on social media is particularly attractive for them, while protection mechanisms such as age limits are often missing or being ignored.
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    Perception of gamblers: a systematic review
    (2021) Wöhr, Andrea; Wuketich, Marius
    It is generally assumed that gamblers, and particularly people with gambling problems (PG), are affected by negative perception and stigmatisation. However, a systematic review of empirical studies investigating the perception of gamblers has not yet been carried out. This article therefore summarises empirical evidence on the perception of gamblers and provides directions for future research. A systematic literature review based on the relevant guidelines was carried out searching three databases. The databases Scopus, PubMed and BASE were used to cover social scientific knowledge, medical-psychological knowledge and grey literature. A total of 48 studies from 37 literature references was found. The perspective in these studies varies: Several studies focus on the perception of gamblers by the general population, by subpopulations (e. g. students or social workers), or by gamblers on themselves. The perspective on recreational gamblers is hardly an issue. A strong focus on persons with gambling problems is symptomatic of the gambling discourse. The analysis of the studies shows that gambling problems are thought to be rather concealable, whereas the negative effects on the concerned persons‘ lives are rated to be quite substantial. PG are described as “irresponsible” and “greedy” while they perceive themselves as “stupid” or “weak”. Only few examples of open discrimination are mentioned. Several studies however put emphasis on the stereotypical way in which PG are portrayed in the media, thus contributing to stigmatisation. Knowledge gaps include insights from longitudinal studies, the influence of respondents‘ age, culture and sex on their views, the relevance of the type of gambling a person is addicted to, and others. Further studies in these fields are needed.