Research Publications

Research Publications

GambleAware has a key role to play in supporting and mobilising other partners in the research eco-system to undertake research, and to grow research capability across the field. GambleAware publishes its research to ensure it can be accessed easily and for free by anyone with an interest in the developing evidence base.

Findings from our commissioned research projects can be filtered by theme using the drop down menu below

LGBTQ+ People and Gambling Harms: A Scoping Review
University of Brighton

This is a review of the latest evidence on the topic of gambling harm within LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+) communities, and considers the prevalence, lived experience, and drivers of gambling harm in LGBTQ+ communities. This is the full report and includes information on methodology, terminology, and a full discussion of findings.

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Audience segmentation
YouGov

This presentation summarises a mixed-methods research project that segments those who gamble into 7 smaller segments, based on individuals wanting to reduce their current level of gambling and/or wanting advice, tools, and support to do so. The report provides an increased understanding of the size, demographics, motivators and barriers of those who want to reduce their gambling.

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Self-help Strategies for Reducing Gambling Harms: Scoping Study
Alma Economics

Alma Economics was commissioned by GambleAware to explore the existing literature about the use of self-help strategies among people who are experiencing gambling related harms. This research acts to increase understanding of what is known about how communities use self-help strategies (including marginalised communities), what the motivators are for using these strategies, and how effective they can be.

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