FSD3384 Gambling Harm Survey 2017

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Question text

What would you say is the main reason you gamble?

Frequencies

Category labels Value n
For excitement, entertainment or fun 1 800
To win money 2 1278
To escape or distract yourself 3 5
To socialize with family or friends 4 80
To support worthy causes 5 87
Because it makes you feel good about yourself 6 57
Other reason 7 118
Can't say 8 0
Can't say 9 70
SYSMISS 129
Displayed frequencies are not weighted

Summary statistics

Number of valid cases 2495
Maximum 9
Minimum 1
Mean 2.37
Standard deviation 1.884

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