Gambling of Hk

Research Paper

(201305076)

How gambling affect different

aspect of teenager’s in Hong Kong?

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Abstract

   The purpose of the research was to explore the motive of teenager gambling, the mode and also the problem induced to the teenager with gambling. Suggestion by our own opinion was as well discussed in the paper. We were first researched and review the past investigation and news. Second, we tried to design some questions with a questionnaire which closely to the past data to see whether the issue had changed. We used more of statics but not theory as we considered statics can told us nearer the real situation. The result informed that teenagers extremely care about money, they concern about the disadvantage of gambling is only the chance to lose money. After analysis, any business elements are concluded not to consider in the topic. Nevertheless, our questionnaire was in form of multiple choices, there was chance existed which they got another opinion not included in our questionnaire option. After all, if further study will process, it can focus on lack of education to the teenagers about money management and concept of gambling.    

Content page

1. Introduction ………………………………………………...…. 4
2. Literature Review

1. Background ………………………………………….……... 5-6
2. Teenager gambling pattern ……………………………………6
3. The reasons of teenager gambling …………………………..6-7
4. The influence of gambling on teenagers ……………………....7
5. The Social psychological factors cause teenagers gambling ….8
6. Research Purpose ……………………………………………...8

1. Methodology

1. Choice of methodology ……………………………………….9
2. Choice of questions …………………………………………...9 
3. Choice of respondents ………………………………………...9
4. Measures ……………………………………………………...9

1. Finding & Results …………………...………………......10-17
2. Discussion of Findings ..……………………………....18-20
3. Conclusion …………………………………………………21-24
4. Appendix

1. Survey ……………………………………………………..25-26
2. Raw Data of Surveys …………………………………...…27-30

1. References …………………………………….........................31

Part 1 - Introduction

  “Gambling” is stated as the act or activity of betting money; and is considered as a risky action or decision in the hope of gaining money.

  Gambling has become more popular in the HK society. Some teenagers first begin gambling by the gambling habit of family, some is affected by friends. Actually, sometimes the society brings a wrong message to the teenagers, they mislead the teenagers that gambling is a way to earn money or even increase the values of self. Adopted from the data of Christian Anonymous Counseling Service, there is 88% of the respondents have ever or now get in touch with gambling in Hong Kong. These really make us feeling concern. Years to years, the cases of teenagers owing a huge sum of debts, family dispute or even suicide caused by gambling is increasing and non–stopped.

  Therefore, this research aims to investigate about the effect of gambling among teenagers through a number of surveys and researches. We target the group of teenagers from age 13 – 25 to be our respondents. We will focus on the reason, the influence and the origin of teenagers gambling.

Part 2 - Literature Review

BACKGROUND

  There are different activates for teenagers participated in gambling, they are Mah Jong, Poker, the Hong Kong Jockey Club(horse racing, football, Mark Six), and the Casino.

1. Mah Jong