YouGov conducted secondary analysis of various gambling harm measurement tools for GambleAware, comparing them to the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI).
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The tools vary considerably in the proportion of gamblers identified as experiencing harm. There are substantial differences in which individuals are classified as experiencing harm.
Changing measurement tools could significantly impact who is classified as experiencing gambling problems and potentially affect research, monitoring and access to support services.
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