Gambling is an activity in which a person places a bet of some value on an event that may not happen. There are several factors to consider when gambling. These factors include prize, risk, and consideration. Young people are more likely to become problem gamblers. In addition, they are more likely to gamble often.
Problem gamblers are more likely to be young
Problem gambling in young adults is associated with various risks including increased risk of self-harm, depression, and criminal activity. Young problem gamblers also have high risk of smoking, alcohol, and illicit drugs. The study used self-report questionnaires to identify the risk factors of gambling among young adults.
According to the study, there is a high risk of problem gambling among young people, particularly among males. In fact, young men are twice as likely as their female peers to be problem gamblers. In contrast, the risk of problem gambling is more prevalent in poorer households.
Researchers have also found that problem gambling is more prevalent among young people than among adults. The rates of gambling in young people vary, but they generally range from two to five percent of the general population. In a study of Texas adolescents, men are more likely than women to be problem gamblers. This risk increases with age. However, results related to race and socioeconomic status are sparse, and some studies confound these factors.
In the study, a representative sample of 2,274 young people aged 14 to 21 years old was used to determine the prevalence of problem gambling. About 68% of respondents reported gambling during the past year, with more than one percent reporting involvement at least twice a week. Gambling rates increased with age and gender. Further, gambling rates were lower among young adults with low socioeconomic status and black respondents.
They gamble more often
In a study, researchers found that men and women gamble differently. Men tend to gamble as a form of relaxation and socialization, whereas women are more likely to gamble for charity or boredom. They are also more likely to gamble with other people. In this way, gambling may contribute to the development of gambling addiction.