Administrative and Legal Aspects Related to Combat Gambling and Computer Addiction in Young People

• Andrii Omelchenko Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman. Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8407-8555
• Olexii Serdiukov Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman. Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7255-1344
• Andrii Moshkovskyi Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman. Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5957-7662
• Yuriy Symon National Academy of Internal Affairs.Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2780-4335
• Igor Andrushchenko National Academy of Internal Affairs. Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2988-7579

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46925//rdluz.40.17

Keywords: Addiction, Computer Games, Information Society, Young People, Gambling, Government Policy, Ludomania, Legal responsibility, Social Responsibility

Abstract

The objective of the study is to determine the forms, types and factors of computer addiction and gambling in young people, as well as propose ways to counteract their negative impact. The methodological basis of the study is sociological research, analysis of state policy and regulations; methods of classification and generalization. Results: the authors have proven that Government policy should be aimed to improve the information culture of users of the global network, the formation of skills for safe work in cyberspace and mastering the rules and norms of behaviour in cyber reality. The main ways to counteract the negative impact of computer addiction on young people are suggested, in particular, encouraging public organizations to identify people addicted to gambling and provide them with information on rehabilitation centers and forms of rehabilitation; limiting the time minors spend in play areas; establish information security standards in the activities of the organizers of games for money, and promote the principles of responsible gambling.

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