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Sex differences in the treatment needs and outcomes of problem gamblers
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posted on 2000-03-01, 00:00 authored by Beth CrispBeth Crisp, S A Thomas, A C Jackson, N Thomason, S Smith, J Borrell, W Y Ho, T A HoltPrevious studies have found significant differences between men and women who have sought help for problems associated with their gambling. While this raises the possibility of differing treatment needs, much of the research into treating problem gamblers is based on all-male samples. This article seeks to remedy this situation by reporting on sex differences in the treatment of 1,520 problem gamblers, almost half of whom are female, who sought help in the state of Victoria, Australia, between July 1996 and June 1997. In contrast to the primarily external concerns such as employment and legal matters reported by males, females attending for problem gambling counseling were more likely to report problems with their physical and intrapersonal functioning and were more likely to report resolution of their problems. Male clients were more likely to have their cases closed and be referred to other agencies for assistance.
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Research on social work practiceVolume
10Issue
2Pagination
229 - 242Publisher
SageLocation
London, Eng.ISSN
1049-7315Language
engPublication classification
C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2000, SageUsage metrics
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