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Nudge theory and gambling: a scoping review (2024)
Auteur(s) :
FORTIER, M. E. ;
AUDETTE-CHAPDELAINE, S. ;
AUGER, A. M. ;
BRODEUR, M.
Année
2024
Page(s) :
art. 1377183
Sous-type de document :
Revue de la littérature / Literature review
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
27
Domaine :
Addictions sans produit / Addictions without drug
Thésaurus mots-clés
JEUX D'ARGENT ET DE HASARD
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THEORIE
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COMPORTEMENT
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INFLUENCE
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ECONOMIE
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CONCEPT
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Résumé :
BACKGROUND: Gambling disorder (GD) is a pressing public health concern with significant societal costs. The recently developed nudge theory, which is rooted in behavioral economics, aims to influence the decision-making behaviors of individuals by implementing changes in the environment. AIM: This scoping review aims to synthesize the literature on nudge theory as it relates to gambling.
METHODS: This scoping review accords with the Arksey and O'Malley framework, as refined by Levac et al. It includes only articles from peer-reviewed journals that focus, as main themes, on both nudge theory and gambling. The final study selection includes six articles.
RESULTS: The scoping review process led to studies explaining how (1) nudges aim to prod people toward healthier gambling choices, fostering the adoption of more responsible gambling practices, and (2) some gambling features, called dark nudges (or sludges), exploit and harm the decision-making processes of people who gamble.
CONCLUSION: This scoping review highlights the fact that many stakeholders are involved in the field of gambling, and that better cooperation between them would promote safer and more responsible gambling practices. Future research is also needed to empirically test nudges to develop a better understanding of their impact on those who gamble. [Author's abstract]
METHODS: This scoping review accords with the Arksey and O'Malley framework, as refined by Levac et al. It includes only articles from peer-reviewed journals that focus, as main themes, on both nudge theory and gambling. The final study selection includes six articles.
RESULTS: The scoping review process led to studies explaining how (1) nudges aim to prod people toward healthier gambling choices, fostering the adoption of more responsible gambling practices, and (2) some gambling features, called dark nudges (or sludges), exploit and harm the decision-making processes of people who gamble.
CONCLUSION: This scoping review highlights the fact that many stakeholders are involved in the field of gambling, and that better cooperation between them would promote safer and more responsible gambling practices. Future research is also needed to empirically test nudges to develop a better understanding of their impact on those who gamble. [Author's abstract]
Affiliation :
Department of Psychology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.