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Influence of Demographic and Psychological Factors on Attitudes Toward Sport Betting Among Young Adults in Southwest Nigeria

Authors: Olusola Ayandele, Olugbenga Popoola, Abel C. Obosi

Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Prediction and wager on the outcome of games/matches are known as sports betting. Positive attitudes toward sports betting may, in the long run, predict sports betting behavior and gambling-related problems. This study, therefore, examined the influence of gender, age, sports betting knowledge and peer-based gambling on attitudes toward sports betting among young adults in Nigeria. The ex-post facto design was adopted in this cross-sectional survey. The participants were 749 students (42.9% females) of a large tertiary institution in southwest Nigeria. A standardized questionnaire comprising demographics and measures of attitudes toward sports betting, sports betting knowledge and perception of peer gambling behavior was utilized in the study. Results revealed that attitudes toward sports betting are positive for older males who are knowledgeable about sports betting and have friends who gamble. Sports betting knowledge and peer-based gambling stood out as significant predictors of attitudes toward sports betting. The social circles of young adults may be the starting points for initiatives to develop healthy attitudes toward sports betting and preventing gambling-related problems.

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Title: Influence of Demographic and Psychological Factors on Attitudes Toward Sport Betting Among Young Adults in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Olusola Ayandele
Olugbenga Popoola
Abel C. Obosi
Publication date: 01-03-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-019-09882-9

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