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LGBTQ+ People and Gambling Harms: A Scoping Review

Author: University of Brighton Published: December 2023
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Summary

This scoping review by the University of Brighton reviews evidence on gambling harms amongst LGBTQ+ communities. It synthesises findings on prevalence, risk factors, and support needs through a scoping review of peer-reviewed and grey literature.

Topics covered

  • prevalence of gambling harms in LGBTQ+ communities
  • risk and protective factors for gambling harms
  • barriers to accessing support services
  • recommendations for future research

Key findings

There is evidence of an additional burden and compounding gambling harms for some groups within the LGBTQ+ community.
Some studies suggest higher rates among certain groups, like sexual minority men and transgender youth. Risk factors include:
  • minority stress
  • stigma
  • using gambling to cope with difficult experiences

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