In Liège, research tackles gaming abuses
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15 Feb 2026 •
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In Liège, a team of psychology researchers is launching a participatory survey on gambling practices. The study aims to gather testimonials from gamblers, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals in order to analyze actual gambling habits and develop concrete recommendations for more responsible gambling.
A survey focused on actual gambling habits
A study is currently being conducted in Belgium to better understand gambling practices and assess their implications in everyday life. This research aims to collect qualitative data from people directly or indirectly affected, with the aim of developing recommendations to promote more responsible gambling.
The study is being conducted within the Faculty of Psychology, Speech Therapy, and Educational Sciences at the University of Liège. The project is led by Professor Aurélien Cornil, with the participation of researchers Emeline Chauchard and Guyonne Rogier.
According to the scientific leaders, the objective is to establish recommendations for simpler and healthier gambling practices, taking into account the views of those concerned.
A study population extended beyond gamblers alone
The survey targets three categories of participants. The players themselves constitute the first group to be analyzed, whether they are occasional or regular players. Researchers also wish to gather observations from family members and friends, who may have additional insights into gambling habits and their potential consequences.
Finally, healthcare professionals who work with patients experiencing gambling-related difficulties are also included in the study. Their clinical experience should help identify the most common situations and the most appropriate forms of support.
Data collection is based on the voluntary participation of respondents. Contributions are anonymous and treated confidentially, in accordance with the ethical requirements of academic research.
Producing recommendations that can be applied in practice
The study is not limited to a description of behaviors. It aims to translate the results into concrete recommendations for different audiences: players, families, healthcare professionals, and prevention stakeholders.
The work should identify the factors associated with controlled practice, situations likely to cause difficulties, and the most appropriate forms of support. The aim is to propose simple, understandable, and directly applicable guidelines.
The research is currently in the data collection phase. Individuals who meet the participation criteria can still contribute via this link.