Affiliations 

  • 1 Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010 Australia
  • 2 Psychology Department, Anglia Ruskin University, East Rd, Cambridge, UK
  • 3 Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Sunway, Selangor DarulEhsan Malaysia
PMID: 28680791 DOI: 10.1186/s40405-017-0024-5

Abstract

Educational-based problem gambling prevention programs are important avenues in targeting at-risk behaviors among adolescents to prevent an escalation of problematic behaviors into adulthood. The aim of this review is to examine features pertinent to effective educational-based programs in the area of adolescent problem gambling prevention in hopes of providing a foundation and future suggestions for preventive efforts. A stronger understanding of this research area will be essential in ensuring that past practical and theoretical advancements are integrated into the development of future programs.

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