PRoGRAM-A
PReventing Gambling RelAted Harm in Adolescents
Summary (Research in a nutshell)
PRoGRAM-A is a peer-led, school-based education programme that aims to reduce gambling related harm by equipping students with the self-efficacy to make informed and responsible decisions regarding their attitudes toward gambling and gambling behaviour. The PRoGRAM-A collaboration brings together researchers, statisticians, behaviour specialists and youth practitioners from a number of universities and third sector organisations across the UK.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Fiona Dobbie | Principal Investigator, University of Edinburgh |
| Martine Miller | Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh |
| Richard Purves | Research Fellow, Univesrity of Stirling |
| Cath Best | Statistician, University of Stirling |
| Michael Ussher | Professor of Behavioural Medicine, St George's University of London |
| Gerda Reith | Professor of Social Science, University of Glasgow |
| Rona Campbell | Professor of Public Health Research, University of Bristol |
| Sally Good | Director of Services, Ecidence to Impact Ltd. |
| Lesley Brogan | Project Worker, West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service |
| Brian Pringle | General Manager, West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service |
| Francesca Howard | Project Manager, Fast Forward |
| Allie Cherry Byrnes | Cheif Executive, Fast Forward |
Contact
Martine Miller: martine.miller@ed.ac.uk
Key Publications
2019
Dobbie, F., Purves, R., Mckell, J., Dougall, N., Campbell, R., White, J., Amos, A., Moore, L. & Bauld, L., 13 Jun 2019, In : BMC Public Health. 19, 1
Gambling Marketing from 2014 to 2018: a Literature Review
Newall, P. W. S., Moodie, C., Reith, G., Stead, M., Critchlow, N., Morgan, A. & Dobbie, F., 6 Mar 2019, In : Current Addiction Reports
2018
Dobbie, F., Angus, K., Littlecott, H., Allum, K., Wells, V., Amos, A., Haw, S. & Bauld, L., 6 Apr 2018, In : Systematic Reviews. 7, 1, p. 56
Utilising social network research in the qualitative exploration of gamblers’ social relationships
Dobbie, F., Reith, G. & Mcconville, S., 1 Apr 2018, In : Qualitative Research. 18, 2, p. 207-223
2016
The Online Bingo Boom in the UK: A Qualitative Examination of Its Appeal
Stead, M., Dobbie, F., Angus, K., Purves, R. I., Reith, G., Macdonald, L. & Xia, C. (ed.), 3 May 2016, In : PLoS ONE. 11, 5, p. e0154763
2013
Gambling careers: A longitudinal, qualitative study of gambling behaviour
Reith, G. & Dobbie, F., 1 Oct 2013, In : Addiction research & theory. 21, 5, p. 376-390
The socio-temporal dynamics of gambling: Narratives of change over time
Reith, G. & Dobbie, F., 1 Jan 2013, Qualitative Research in Gambling: Exploring the production and consumption of risk. Taylor and Francis, p. 28-42
2012
Lost in the game: Narratives of addiction and identity in recovery from problem gambling
Reith, G. & Dobbie, F., 1 Dec 2012, In : Addiction research & theory. 20, 6, p. 511-521
2011
Beginning gambling: The role of social networks and environment
Reith, G. & Dobbie, F., 1 Dec 2011, In : Addiction research & theory. 19, 6, p. 483-493
Key Collaborations
University of Stirling
University of Glasgow
University of Bristol
St Georges, University of London
Partners and Funders
Evidence to Impact Ltd.
Fast Forward
West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service
Funder
Medical Research Council MR/S019299/1
Timeline
August 2019 - February 2021 (18 months)