Problem gambling and psychological distress: a cross-national perspective on the mediating effect of consumer debt and debt problems among emerging adults

Abstract Background Severe economic difficulties are common among younger generations who currently have an easy access to consumer credit and payday loans in many Western countries. These accessible yet expensive short-term loans may lead to more severe financial difficulties, including default and...

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Main Authors: Atte Oksanen, Iina Savolainen, Anu Sirola, Markus Kaakinen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12954-018-0251-9