Role of culture in gambling and problem gambling

Raylu, Namrata; Oei, Tian P. S.

doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2003.09.005

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“…It has also been argued that there are differences in the development of PG, perpetuation of gambling problems, and help-seeking attitudes between individuals from the West and Chinese individuals (Loo et al, 2008;Raylu & Oei, 2004a). To date, much research has been conducted on Western samples and results obtained were commonly used to guide research and interventions among Chinese samples.…”

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Problem Gambling, Gambling Correlates, and Help-Seeking Attitudes in a Chinese Sample: An Empirical Evaluation

Loo¹,

Oei²,

Raylu³

2011

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There is an increasing consensus that problem gambling (PG) is a serious social issue among the Chinese, but little is known of the factors associated with PG among the Chinese using validated and improved PG measurements. This study examined the patterns of PG and the PG predictive ability of variables such as gambling-related cognitions, gambling urge, depression, anxiety, stress, and help-seeking attitudes among Chinese individuals living in Taiwan. The participants consisted of 801 Taiwanese Chinese student and community individuals (Mean age = 25.36 years). The prevalence of PG (Problem Gambling Severity Index; PGSI) and pathological gambling (South Oaks Gambling Screen; SOGS) are higher in this Taiwanese Chinese sample as compared with past prevalence research. Significant differences were found between PGSI groups (i.e., non-PG, low-risk, moderate-risk, and PG) in socio-demographic variables. Erroneous gambling-related cognitions and overall negative psychological states significantly predicted PG. In addition, interaction effects of gender, mediation effects, and the predictive ability of help-seeking attitudes were discussed. The findings of this study have important implications in the understanding of PG among the Chinese. Gambling-related cognitions and negative psychological states are important factors that should be addressed in intervention programs.

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Problem Gambling, Gambling Correlates, and Help-Seeking Attitudes in a Chinese Sample: An Empirical Evaluation

Loo¹,

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Raylu³

2011

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“…It is clear from a number of studies in a range of countries that individuals in ethnic minority groups display much higher levels of problem gambling than in the majority cultural group (Raylu and Oei 2004). The facts of this are known.…”

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“…For example, one study of Native American Indians found that their cultural acceptance of magical thinking led to such beliefs being generalised to gambling and a strong belief in fate or luck (Zitzow 1996). Whilst there is not a great deal of research on cultural variables and gambling, parallels can be drawn from research into substance misuse (Raylu and Oei 2004). Such research suggests that key variables include: cultural values and beliefs, effects of acculturation and attitudes towards seeking professional help when experiencing problems.…”

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Problem Gambling: A Suitable Case for Social Work?

Rogers¹

2013

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“…Therefore, they conducted the researches with classification separately and found that some ethnic minority may be easier to fall into problem gambling (Ellenbogen, Gupta, & Derevensky, 2007). Some researcher also found that compared with western people, Chinese are more active in gambling (Raylu & Oei, 2004;Oei, Lin, & Raylu, 2008). Otherwise, there is an immanent limitation, that is called self-report, existing in a series of scaled items which involved the cross-cultural nature.…”

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An Analysis of Cultural Differences Effect on Tourist Behaviors in Macau

Li¹,

Yin²,

Luo³

2015

IJMS

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Gaming industry is the pillar of Macao's economy. The content of the gaming industry has become more extended and dynamic due to Mainland China policies and strategies of Macao government in tourism industry. As a leisure tourism destination with the gaming industry in Asia, Macao has become a popular tourist destination. This study tries to explore the impacts of cultural differences on gaming behaviors and reports on the observations of a convenience sample of 196 tourists in Chinese and non-Chinese. The results show that the nationality variable had a significant effect on the gambling, entertainment, shopping, and Food and beverage behaviors. The researchers provide some suggestions to government officers and gaming industry operators.

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Role of culture in gambling and problem gambling

Cited by 401 publications

References 95 publications

Problem Gambling, Gambling Correlates, and Help-Seeking Attitudes in a Chinese Sample: An Empirical Evaluation

Problem Gambling, Gambling Correlates, and Help-Seeking Attitudes in a Chinese Sample: An Empirical Evaluation

Problem Gambling: A Suitable Case for Social Work?

An Analysis of Cultural Differences Effect on Tourist Behaviors in Macau

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