2025/07/19 by celine bonnaire, Luquiens, Amandine, Gaon, Thomas +2
Psychology · #FOS: Psychology #Medicine and Health Sciences #Mental and Social Health #Psychology #Social and Behavioral Sciences #Substance Abuse and Addiction
paper · doi:10.17605/osf.io/j765z
Gambling participation and related harms are on the rise in France, despite an overall decline in household spending on leisure. Public health authorities and regulators have launched prevention campaigns to raise awareness about gambling-related risks. However, these campaigns originate from diverse sources—regulatory agencies (e.g., ANJ), public health bodies (e.g., SPF), and gambling operators—whose perceived intentions and credibility may differ. This mixed-method study investigates how the source of a gambling harm prevention campaign influences (1) the perceived credibility of the source, (2) how the message is interpreted (e.g., protective vs. promotional intent), and (3) participants' intention or desire to gamble. We will also examine whether the intensity of participants' gambling behavior moderates these effects. We hypothesize that campaigns from SPF and ANJ will be rated as more credible and protective than those from gambling operators, and will trigger lower gambling desire. These effects are expected to be weaker among participants with more problematic gambling patterns. Findings will inform evidence-based decisions about who should lead gambling prevention efforts.