Qualitative interview study addressing the effects and limitations of a unique, government-based, nationwide self-exclusion service for the reduction of gambling-related harm. This service, which allows for individuals at risk of gambling problems (and for anyone) to self-exclude from all licensed gambling in the country, is unique in its nationwide, non-gambling-operator-dependent and multi-operator design. It is a promising tool for the prevention and harm reduction in relation to problem gambling and gambling disorder, but emerging research data report considerable limitations including high access to non-licensed gambling allowing users to breach the voluntary self-exclusion and relapse into hazardous gambling practices. This study will examine effects and limitations of the system, for gamblers and for concerned significant others of gamblers, through qualitative interviews addressing their experience of the system.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
20
Voluntary self-exclusion from gambling, using the government-based, official service 'Spelpaus' (literally 'play break')
Malmö Addiction Center
Malmo, Sweden
RECRUITINGQualitative reporting of self-perceived effects from self-exclusion
Subjective perception of favorable effects on gambling behavior or well-being
Time frame: Since 2019
Qualitative reporting of self-perceived harm or limitations from self-exclusion
Subjective perception of negative impact or lack of improvement with respect to gambling behavior or well-being
Time frame: Since 2019
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