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Comparative Study
. 2024 Jun;40(2):937-955.
doi: 10.1007/s10899-023-10259-2. Epub 2023 Oct 27.

Sports Gambling Intention Comparison Between Males and Females in the United States

Christopher Kape #  1 , Nicolas Hamelin #  2 , Christopher Abraham #  3
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Comparative Study

Sports Gambling Intention Comparison Between Males and Females in the United States

Christopher Kape et al. J Gambl Stud. 2024 Jun.

Abstract

The focus of this research is to understand the sports gambling intentions of Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) that can potentially lead to problematic gambling behavior. Rooted in the theory of planned behavior, the study delves into the roles of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavior control in shaping these intentions. A cross-sectional study of 513 Gen Z's in the United States was conducted. The partial least square structural equation modeling was used to analyze the relationship and compare the differences between males and females with multigroup analysis. The results indicate that attitude and perceived behavior control have a significant impact on this intention, while subjective norms do not exert substantial influence. Notably, gender differences are observed, with males showing a stronger association with perceived behavior control and females with attitude. The model effectively accounts for significant variations in sports gambling intention, highlighting a higher inclination among females as compared to males. This study provides a new perspective for analyzing disparities in sports gambling intention between genders and delves into the underlying motivations that can potentially contribute to the development of problematic gambling disorders. Given the significant societal impact and the adverse effects that gambling disorders have on those affected, it is imperative to conduct research aimed at understanding the reasons behind Gen Z's engagement in gambling. The findings can then be harnessed to inform the development of preventive programs aimed at curbing problematic gambling behaviors.

Keywords: Intention; Sports Gambling; Theory of Planned Behavior; United States of America.

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