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Methodologies and estimates of social costs of gambling: A scoping review

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  • Hautamäki, Sari
  • Marionneau, Virve
  • Castrén, Sari
  • Palomäki, Jussi
  • Raisamo, Susanna
  • Lintonen, Tomi
  • Pörtfors, Pia
  • Latvala, Tiina

Abstract

The definition and measurement of social costs has been debated in gambling literature. Predominant framings of gambling have depicted it as a leisure activity without significant costs other than those caused directly by problem gambling. This view has been recently challenged with a public health perspective, adopting a wider definition of social costs that span beyond issues related to treatment and crime.

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  • Hautamäki, Sari & Marionneau, Virve & Castrén, Sari & Palomäki, Jussi & Raisamo, Susanna & Lintonen, Tomi & Pörtfors, Pia & Latvala, Tiina, 2025. "Methodologies and estimates of social costs of gambling: A scoping review," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 371(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:371:y:2025:i:c:s0277953625002692
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.117940
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