Browsing by Subject "Gambling behaviour"

The phenomena of gambling behavior are complex and influenced by a range of socio-economic circumstances, individual predispositions, and society norms. In Finland, the culture of gambling is very strong, with almost 80% of the people engaging in some sort of gaming every year. Thus, the purpose of this thesis is to shed light on gambling behavior in relation to Finnish sociocultural dynamics. This study uses a quantitative research approach and is based on empirical evidence from the "Gambling in Finland 2021" dataset provided by Taloustutkimus on behalf of Veikkaus Oy, the state-owned gambling operator. In order to explain problem gambling behavior, the research looks at the complicated relationship between socioeconomic determinants and psychological indicators using Exploratory Factor Analysis and Binary Logistic Regression. The results show a strong relationship between tendencies for problem gambling and demographic traits. It has been determined that gender, age, income, and education are significant determinants of gambling behaviour. Problem gambling is more common in men and younger people, and it is also more likely to occur in those with lower incomes and educational attainment. The study also emphasizes how psychological factors might affect a person's gambling habits. The main causes of problem gambling include Compulsive Behaviour, Financial Impacts and Deception, and Interpersonal and Occupational Consequences. The study's findings highlight the necessity of specific treatments and legislative frameworks meant to promote responsible gambling and lessen the negative effects of compulsive gambling, especially for the most vulnerable segments of the Finnish population. Policymakers and other stakeholders can endeavour to make gambling safer for all Finnish people by addressing the societal as well as individual causes that lead to problem gambling.