Research on the Language and Messaging of Prevention and Responsible Gambling Programs

About ICRG

The mission of the ICRG is to help individuals and families affected by gambling disorder and to prevent the onset of gambling problems through high quality scientific research and evidence based educational programming on gambling disorder and responsible gambling.

Research on the Language and Messaging of Prevention and Responsible Gambling Programs

The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) invites investigators to apply for a three-year grant to study the impact of safer gambling messaging including its impact on gambling behavior and use of responsible gambling tools. The field of addictions has long recognized the power of language in treatment, public discourse and public health policy and has advocated for removal of negative, stigmatizing messaging to people struggling with addiction. At the same time, it is important that messages promoting safer gambling have the intended impact at reducing gambling-related harm.

In order to eventually create standards for companies and organizations that promote safer gambling and responsible gambling programs, we need empirical evidence to provide guidance. Applicants for this funding mechanism should consider incorporating the work of communications specialists and public health messaging experts as well as scientists experienced in research on gambling-related harms and responsible gambling. A successful application will utilize a community advisory board or community participatory engagement approach to developing and refining messaging.

Eligibility

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