How the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in Australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysis
Objective: To inform public health approaches to problem gambling by examining how the news media covers problem gambling, with a particular focus on the causes, consequences and solutions to problem gambling, and the ‘actors’ and sources who influence media coverage. Methods: A qualitative content...
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| author | Miller, H. Thomas, S. Robinson, P. Daube, Michael |
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| description | Objective: To inform public health approaches to problem gambling by examining how the news media covers problem gambling, with a particular focus on the causes, consequences and solutions to problem gambling, and the ‘actors’ and sources who influence media coverage. Methods: A qualitative content analysis guided by framing theory analysed coverage of problem gambling in Australian newspapers in the period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. Results: Solutions to problem gambling were more frequently discussed than causes and consequences. A focus on the responsibility of individuals was preferred to reporting that focused on broader social, ecological, and industry determinants of problem gambling. Reporting was highly politicised, with politicians frequently quoted and political issues frequently discussed. In contrast, the community sector, health professionals and problem gamblers were rarely quoted. Conclusions and implications: This analysis has revealed the need for a more proactive, coordinated approach to the media by both public health researchers and health groups. The establishment of a gambling-specific coalition to push for evidence-based reform is recommended. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-387252023-02-22T06:24:17Z How the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in Australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysis Miller, H. Thomas, S. Robinson, P. Daube, Michael problem gambling media newspaper public health Objective: To inform public health approaches to problem gambling by examining how the news media covers problem gambling, with a particular focus on the causes, consequences and solutions to problem gambling, and the ‘actors’ and sources who influence media coverage. Methods: A qualitative content analysis guided by framing theory analysed coverage of problem gambling in Australian newspapers in the period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. Results: Solutions to problem gambling were more frequently discussed than causes and consequences. A focus on the responsibility of individuals was preferred to reporting that focused on broader social, ecological, and industry determinants of problem gambling. Reporting was highly politicised, with politicians frequently quoted and political issues frequently discussed. In contrast, the community sector, health professionals and problem gamblers were rarely quoted. Conclusions and implications: This analysis has revealed the need for a more proactive, coordinated approach to the media by both public health researchers and health groups. The establishment of a gambling-specific coalition to push for evidence-based reform is recommended. 2014 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/38725 10.1111/1753-6405.12251 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia unknown |
| spellingShingle | problem gambling media newspaper public health Miller, H. Thomas, S. Robinson, P. Daube, Michael How the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in Australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysis |
| title | How the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in Australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysis |
| title_full | How the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in Australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysis |
| title_fullStr | How the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in Australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | How the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in Australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysis |
| title_short | How the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in Australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysis |
| title_sort | how the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysis |
| topic | problem gambling media newspaper public health |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/38725 |