How the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in Australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysis
Abstract 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...
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| author | Helen E. Miller Samantha L. Thomas Priscilla Robinson Mike Daube |
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| description | Abstract 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 | doaj.art-b6b6030d0cec41cb8620abfa77f183ed2023-09-02T19:01:08ZengElsevierAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health1326-02001753-64052014-12-0138652953510.1111/1753-6405.12251How the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in Australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysisHelen E. Miller0Samantha L. Thomas1Priscilla Robinson2Mike Daube3School of Health and Society, Faculty of Social Sciences and Australian Health Services Research Unit, Faculty of Business, University of Wollongong, New South WalesSchool of Health and Society, Faculty of Social Sciences and Australian Health Services Research Unit, Faculty of Business, University of Wollongong, New South WalesSchool of Public Health and Human Biosciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, VictoriaPublic Health Advocacy Institute of Western Australia, Curtin UniversityAbstract 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.https://doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.12251problem gamblingpublic healthmedianewspaper |
| spellingShingle | Helen E. Miller Samantha L. Thomas Priscilla Robinson Mike Daube How the causes, consequences and solutions for problem gambling are reported in Australian newspapers: a qualitative content analysis Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health problem gambling public health media newspaper |
| 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 public health media newspaper |
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