Measuring problem gambling in Indigenous communities : an Australian response to the research dilemmas
journal contribution
posted on 2012-01-01, 00:00authored byS Bertossa, P Harvey
This paper examines evidence relating to harmful consequences of gambling in the Australian Indigenous population and highlights the failure of research to date to define problem gambling from Indigenous perspectives or to tailor research processes to accommodate the cultural beliefs and experiences of Indigenous groups. It advocates for the development of a unique set of measures to assess the function of problem gambling aspects, negative impacts, trends, risks and protective factors. This would be informed by more recent qualitative studies into gambling that are specific to Indigenous communities. Additionally, this paper argues the need to adapt and validate a commonly applied assessment tool, such as the Canadian Problem Gambling Index, to monitor prevalence of problem gambling over time. Targeted research into Indigenous people's experiences of gambling will facilitate the development of culturally based responses and interventions into problem gambling.
History
Journal
Australian Aboriginal studies
Pagination
21-30
Location
Acton, A.C.T.
ISSN
0729-4352
Indigenous content
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Language
eng
Publication classification
C Journal article, C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal