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Gender Differences in the Presentation of Observable Risk Indicators of Problem Gambling

Delfabbro, P, Thomas, Anna and Armstrong, A 2018, Gender Differences in the Presentation of Observable Risk Indicators of Problem Gambling, Journal of Gambling Studies, vol. 34, pp. 119-132, doi: 10.1007/s10899-017-9691-5.

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Title Gender Differences in the Presentation of Observable Risk Indicators of Problem Gambling
Author(s) Delfabbro, P
Thomas, Anna
Armstrong, A
Journal name Journal of Gambling Studies
Volume number 34
Start page 119
End page 132
Total pages 14
Publisher Springer
Place of publication New York, N.Y.
Publication date 2018-03
ISSN 1050-5350
Keyword(s) Customer behaviour
EGM
Gender
Harm minimisation
Identification
Problem gambling
Responsible service of gambling
Staff training
Summary In many countries where gambling is legalised, there has been a strong public policy focus on the need for strategies to reduce gambling related harm. These have often included policies requiring staff in gambling venues to identify and/or assist people who might be experiencing gambling-related harm. To facilitate this process, researchers have developed visible behavioural indicators that might be used to profile potentially problematic gambling. Few of these studies have, however, examined whether such indicators or ‘warning signs’ might differ between men and women. In this study, we describe the results of an analysis of data drawn from 1185 fortnightly gamblers that included 338 problem gamblers as classified by the Problem Gambling Severity Index. Indicators of problem gambling were similar between males and females with a few key exceptions. Indicators reflecting emotional distress were more commonly reported by females with gambling problems, whereas problem gambling males were more likely to display aggressive behaviour towards gambling devices and others in the venue. Amongst males, signs of emotional distress as well as attempts to conceal their presence in venues from others most strongly differentiated between problem and non-problem gamblers. Amongst females, signs of anger, a decline in grooming and those attempts to access credit were the most distinguishing indicators. These findings have implications for the refinement of identification policies and practices.
Language eng
DOI 10.1007/s10899-017-9691-5
Field of Research 1506 Tourism
1608 Sociology
1701 Psychology
HERDC Research category C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal
Free to Read? Yes
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30160726

Document type: Journal Article
Collections: Faculty of Health
School of Psychology
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