Risk Factors for Gambling Problems: An Analysis by Gender

Hing, Nerilee; Russell, Alex; Tolchard, Barry; Nower, Lia

doi:10.1007/s10899-015-9548-8

Author(s)

Hing, Nerilee

Russell, Alex

Tolchard, Barry

Nower, Lia

Publication Date

2016

Abstract

Differences in problem gambling rates between males and females suggest that associated risk factors vary by gender. Previous combined analyses of male and female gambling may have obscured these distinctions. This study aimed to develop separate risk factor models for gambling problems for males and for females, and identify gender-based similarities and differences. It analysed data from the largest prevalence study in Victoria Australia (N = 15,000). Analyses determined factors differentiating non-problem from at-risk gamblers separately for women and men, then compared genders using interaction terms. Separate multivariate analyses determined significant results when controlling for all others. Variables included demographics, gambling behaviour, gambling motivations, money management, and mental and physical health. Significant predictors of at-risk status amongst female gamblers included: 18-24 years old, not speaking English at home, living in a group household, unemployed or not in the workforce, gambling on private betting, electronic gaming machines (EGMs), scratch tickets or bingo, and gambling for reasons other than social reasons, to win money or for general entertainment. For males, risk factors included: 18-24 years old, not speaking English at home, low education, living in a group household, unemployed or not in the workforce, gambling on EGMs, table games, races, sports or lotteries, and gambling for reasons other than social reasons, to win money or for general entertainment. High risk groups requiring appropriate interventions comprise young adults, especially males; middle-aged female EGM gamblers; non-English speaking populations; frequent EGM, table games, race and sports gamblers; and gamblers motivated by escape.

Citation

Journal of Gambling Studies, 32(2), p. 511-534

ISSN

1573-3602

1050-5350

Link

https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/19070

Language

en

Publisher

Springer New York LLC

Title

Risk Factors for Gambling Problems: An Analysis by Gender

Type of document

Journal Article

Entity Type

Publication

Author(s)	Hing, Nerilee Russell, Alex Tolchard, Barry Nower, Lia
Publication Date	2016
Abstract	Differences in problem gambling rates between males and females suggest that associated risk factors vary by gender. Previous combined analyses of male and female gambling may have obscured these distinctions. This study aimed to develop separate risk factor models for gambling problems for males and for females, and identify gender-based similarities and differences. It analysed data from the largest prevalence study in Victoria Australia (N = 15,000). Analyses determined factors differentiating non-problem from at-risk gamblers separately for women and men, then compared genders using interaction terms. Separate multivariate analyses determined significant results when controlling for all others. Variables included demographics, gambling behaviour, gambling motivations, money management, and mental and physical health. Significant predictors of at-risk status amongst female gamblers included: 18-24 years old, not speaking English at home, living in a group household, unemployed or not in the workforce, gambling on private betting, electronic gaming machines (EGMs), scratch tickets or bingo, and gambling for reasons other than social reasons, to win money or for general entertainment. For males, risk factors included: 18-24 years old, not speaking English at home, low education, living in a group household, unemployed or not in the workforce, gambling on EGMs, table games, races, sports or lotteries, and gambling for reasons other than social reasons, to win money or for general entertainment. High risk groups requiring appropriate interventions comprise young adults, especially males; middle-aged female EGM gamblers; non-English speaking populations; frequent EGM, table games, race and sports gamblers; and gamblers motivated by escape.
Citation	Journal of Gambling Studies, 32(2), p. 511-534
ISSN	1573-3602 1050-5350
Link	https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/19070
Language	en
Publisher	Springer New York LLC
Title	Risk Factors for Gambling Problems: An Analysis by Gender
Type of document	Journal Article
Entity Type	Publication

Risk Factors for Gambling Problems: An Analysis by Gender

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