Gambling and COVID-19: Initial Findings from a UK Sample

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK Government placed society on ‘lockdown’, altering the gambling landscape. This study sought to capture the immediate lockdown-enforced changes in gambling behaviour. UK adults (n = 1028) were recruited online. Gambling behaviour (frequency and weekly expenditure, perceived increase/decrease) was measured using a survey-specific questionnaire. Analyses compared gambling behaviour as a…Continue Reading Gambling and COVID-19: Initial Findings from a UK Sample

University of Lincoln, College of Social Science Research Showcase 2020

Writing a note of introduction for the College Research Showcase this year – in the midst of the challenges we currently face – prompts a mix of emotions. As I have mentioned in a number of my weekly emails, the College has organised a number of well-attended workshops to consider the many and varied impacts…Continue Reading University of Lincoln, College of Social Science Research Showcase 2020

Collaboration with a new Nuffield funded study exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on low-income families

A new Nuffield funded study examining the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has officially been launched today. Led by Dr Ruth Patrick (University of York), Dr Kayleigh Garthwaite (University of Birmingham) and Dr Maddy Power (University of York), the study has several ambitious aims and objectives, including: • Drawing on evidence from welfare rights advisors…Continue Reading Collaboration with a new Nuffield funded study exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on low-income families