| Abstract | Klađenje ili „igre“ koje traže ulaganje novca imaju zajednički naziv kockanje. Rezultati najviše ovise o sreći, a nikako ili veoma malo o sposobnosti igrača. Aktivnosti koje pojedinac ne radi zbog novaca već zbog svog osobnog zadovoljstva naziva se hobi. Tako bi kockanje kao hobi novog doba mogli definirati kao aktivnost ulaganja nečeg vrijednog u događaj koji može rezultirati boljim ili povoljnijim ishodom za osobu koja ulaže, a osnova im je pružanje osobnog zadovoljstva. To je zapravo kompleksan fenomen čije uporište nalazimo u samoj prirodi čovjekovih potreba. Naime, još u davnoj prošlosti čovjek je svoje slobodno vrijeme provodio kockajući. U posljednjih nekoliko godina popularnost ove aktivnosti povećala je pojava online stranica na kojima se ljudi mogu kladiti, igrati igre, te gledati prijenose najzanimljivijih sportskih događaja. Da je kockanje jedan od najrasprostranjenijih hobija dokazala su mnoga istraživanja. Ovim aktivnostima bave se i žene i muškarci, no istraživanja pokazuju da se kockanjem ipak više bave osobe muškog spola. Na pitanje zašto ljudi vole kockanje možemo dobiti mnogo odgovora, a neki od najzastupljenijih su: mnoštvo reklama, znatiželja, dobra prilika za zaradom i brza zarada, laka dostupnost, stres, socijalizacija. Kockanje može dovesti do ovisnosti i tu ovisnost nazivamo ponašajna ovisnost – patološko kockanje. Kao i svaka ovisnost, patološko kockanje ima velike posljedice. Socijalne i zdravstvene posljedice kockanja očituju se i na individualnoj i na društvenoj razini. Osobne posljedice uključuju izrazitu promjenjivost raspoloženja, razdražljivost, problemi na poslu, problemi u međuljudskim odnosima, zanemarivanje najbliže obitelji i bankrot. Kockanje započinje kao bezazlena zabava i za određeni dio ljudi ostaje bezazlena zabava kroz cijeli život. Kod manjeg broja ljudi nepovoljni životni čimbenici mogu iznenada preokrenuti takvu zabavu u tešku ovisnost. Danas postoje stručnjaci koji su osposobljeni da onima koji se suočavaju s problemom kockanja pomognu otkriti unutarnje snage kojima će lakše savladati svoje probleme. |
| Abstract (english) | Betting or "games" that require the investment of money are collectively known as gambling. The results depend mostly on luck, and not at all or very little on the ability of the player. Activities that an individual does not for money but for personal satisfaction are called hobbies. Thus, gambling as a hobby of the new age could be defined as the activity of investing something valuable in an event that can result in a better or more favorable outcome for the person who invests, and at the same time the basis is providing them with personal satisfaction. It is actually a complex phenomenon, the basis of which we find in the very nature of human needs. Namely, even in the distant past, man spent his free time gambling. In the last few years, the popularity of this activity has been increased by the appearance of online sites where people can bet, play games, and watch broadcasts of the most interesting sports events. Many studies have proven that gambling is one of the most widespread hobbies. Both men and women engage in these activities, but research shows that gambling is more often done by men. We can get many answers to the question of why people like gambling, and some of the most common ones are: a lot of advertisements, curiosity, a good opportunity to earn money and quick earnings, easy availability, stress, socialization. Gambling can lead to addiction and we call this addiction behavioral addiction - pathological gambling. Like any addiction, pathological gambling has major consequences. The social and health consequences of gambling are manifested both on an individual and a societal level. Personal consequences include extreme mood swings, irritability, problems at work, problems in interpersonal relationships, neglect of immediate family, and bankruptcy. Gambling begins as a harmless pastime and for a certain part of people it remains a harmless pastime throughout their lives. For a smaller number of people, unfavorable life factors can suddenly turn such fun into a serious addiction. Today, there are experts who are trained to help those who have a gambling problem discover inner strengths that will help them overcome their problems. |
