A November 2021 survey focused on the usage of treatment, advice, and support among gamblers in Great Britain. According to the study, roughly one-third of surveyed British gamblers who sought treatment or support did so because of mental health problems, such as feeling anxious or concerned. A financial situation change was the second most popular factor for seeking help among the gamblers interviewed.
Main factors prompting gamblers to seek treatment, support, or advice in Great Britain as of November 2021
gamblers with a PGSI score of 1+ who sought treatment/support
Method of interview
Online panel
Supplementary notes
The source specifies that the study used "the full (9-item) Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) to measure self-reported levels of gambling behavior which may cause harm to the gambler. The PGSI consists of nine items ranging from ‘chasing losses’ to ‘gambling causing health problems’ to ‘feeling guilty about gambling’. Each item is assessed on a four-point scale: never, sometimes, most of the time, almost always. Responses to each item are given the following scores: never = 0; sometimes = 1; most of the time = 2; almost always = 3. When scores for each item are summed, a total score ranging from 0 to 27 is possible. A PGSI score of 8 or more represents a problem gambler".
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GambleAware, & YouGov. (May 12, 2022). Main factors prompting gamblers to seek treatment, support, or advice in Great Britain as of November 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 06, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1263559/main-factors-seeking-gambling-treatment-great-britain/
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GambleAware, YouGov. (2022). Main factors prompting gamblers to seek treatment, support, or advice in Great Britain as of November 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 06, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1263559/main-factors-seeking-gambling-treatment-great-britain/
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