The UK veterans and gambling study: Prevelance
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Gambling on Civvy Street: Assessing the Prevalence of Problem Gambling and its Related Problems in UK Armed Forces Veterans.
IRAS ID
221225
Contact name
Glen Dighton
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 11 days
Research summary
Research during the past decade has shown that, during transition from Armed Forces service to civilian life, or ‘civvy street,’ veterans are at an increased risk of developing risky behaviours (e.g., alcohol and drug abuse) and are more prone to developing mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, and PTSD). With both international evidence, and widespread anecdotal evidence suggesting UK Armed Forces veterans may suffer from a ‘hidden’ gambling problem, it is concerning that, no research has yet focused on this in the UK.
This study aims to survey a mixed sample (i.e. from community and clinical settings) of UK Armed Forces veterans about their experience of gambling and any gambling related problems during transition to civilian life. This is to determine prevalence and distribution of gambling problems, according to contemporary measurements, amongst post-conscription UK Armed Forces veterans. Data collected from this survey will allow insight into how Armed Forces service may influence the development of, or even nurture, gambling related problems.REC name
Wales REC 6
REC reference
17/WA/0230
Date of REC Opinion
4 Sep 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion