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Gambling Impact and Behavior Study, 1997-1999: [United States]

Principal Investigator(s): National Gambling Impact Study Commission

Summary: The Gambling Impact and Behavior Study investigates the gambling behavior and attitudes of adults and youth in America, and also estimates the effects of gambling facilities on a variety of local economic and social indicators. Respondents were randomly selected by a national random-digit dial (RDD) through a stratified design by state lottery status and distances to major casino. The study includes three independent, unlinkable data files. The adult and youth questionnaire (Parts 1 and 2... (view details)

Persistent URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR02778.v2

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