The prevalence of problem gambling in New Zealand as measured by the PGSI: adjusting prevalence estimates using meta-analysis

Devlin, Miranda E.; Walton, Darren

doi:10.1080/14459795.2011.653384

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“…Studies conducted among US college student samples have found higher rates of problem gambling in Asians compared with Whites . Studies conducted outside the United States and Asia (eg, New Zealand) also found higher rates of gambling problems in Asians compared with Whites . Similar findings have been reported cross‐nationally; a review of problem gambling worldwide found the lowest prevalence of problem gambling in Europe, with intermediate rates in North America and Australia, and the highest prevalence in Asia, but with large variability among the Asian countries …”

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Gambling problems and comorbidity with alcohol use disorders in Chinese‐, Korean‐, and White‐American college students

Luczak

Wall

2016

American J Addict

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Background and Objectives This study examined gambling behaviors and the relationship between gambling problems and alcohol use disorders (AUDs) among Chinese-, Korean-, and White-American college students. Methods Participants were 678 (179 Chinese, 194 Korean, and 305 White; 50% female) 21 to 26 year-old (M = 22.0 +/− 1.36) students attending one university in California. The South Oaks Gambling Screen was administered to assess gambling behavior and the Semi-Structured Assessment for the Genetics of Alcoholism was administered to diagnose lifetime AUDs. Chi-squares and multinomial logistic regressions were conducted to test our hypotheses. Results Rates of lifetime ever gambling and weekly gambling were similar across the three ethnic groups, but participation in five types of gambling behavior differed. Chinese had the highest rates of gambling problems followed by Koreans and then Whites. Univariate odds ratios determined being Chinese or Korean, being male, and having an AUD were risk factors for gambling problems. When stratified by gender and ethnicity, having an AUD was not related to gambling problems in women, but was strongly associated with gambling problems in Chinese and White men and modestly associated in Korean men. This was true despite low rates of AUDs in Chinese men. Discussion and Conclusions Gambling problems were strongly comorbid with AUDs in Chinese- and White-American men, and moderately comorbid in Korean-American men. No relationship of AUD with gambling problems was found in women. Scientific Significance The results highlight the importance of assessing disaggregated Asian-American subgroups with respect to addictive behaviors and their comorbidity.

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Gambling problems and comorbidity with alcohol use disorders in Chinese‐, Korean‐, and White‐American college students

Luczak

Wall

2016

American J Addict

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“…Many countries are recognizing the harm from gambling behavior (e.g., Strorer et al, 2009;Delvin & Walton, 2012;Lobsinger & Beckett, 1996;Dowling et al, 2014). A study of Macau's people participation in gambling activities conducted by Macau University (2014) revealed that Macao residents' gambling participation rate in 2013 was 49.5%.…”

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Risk Propensity, Gambling Cognition and Gambling Behavior: The Role of Family and Peer Influences

Situ¹,

2016

JEDP

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<p>Drawing on learning style theory (Curry, 1983), the present study examines the influence of risk propensity on gambling behavior by focusing on the mediating role of gambling cognition and the moderating role of both familial monitoring and peer gambling. Applying a survey of 207 local residents and tourists in Macau, we found that risk propensity positively related to gambling behavior through its influences on facilitating gambling cognition controlled by familial monitoring; and gambling cognition also positively linked to gambling behavior moderated by peer gambling. Moreover, the moderated path analysis suggests that familial monitoring weakened risk propensity’s direct influence on gambling cognition, and peer gambling strengthened the relationship between gambling cognition and gambling behavior. Theoretical and practical implications of the results are discussed.</p>

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“…In New Zealand, prevalence research indicates a greater risk of problem gambling is associated with rural areas. However, this is confounded by Maori or Pacific Islanders, who are more represented in rural than urban areas and are known to experience greater gambling problems (Devlin & Walton, 2012).…”

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The impact of gambling on rural communities worldwide: A narrative literature review.

Tolchard

2015

Journal of Rural Mental Health

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Gambling has become a popular activity in both urban and rural settings. Although the prevalence and participation of gambling is well known, little has been reported regarding the impacts of gambling on rural communities. Therefore, a narrative literature review approach was adopted to examine what is known regarding gambling in rural communities. This article describes the prevalence and types of gambling that are popular in rural communities around the world. It identifies the benefits and highlights the potential harm caused by a person's gambling and the impact this has on families and the wider rural community. There are both benefits and risks associated with increased availability of gambling opportunities. Specific vulnerable groups within rural populations are identified within this context and how different countries respond to rural gambling is explored. A number of strategies based on a public health approach are recommended to ensure that gambling remains as harmless an activity as possible in rural communities.

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The prevalence of problem gambling in New Zealand as measured by the PGSI: adjusting prevalence estimates using meta-analysis

Cited by 30 publications

References 21 publications

Gambling problems and comorbidity with alcohol use disorders in Chinese‐, Korean‐, and White‐American college students

Gambling problems and comorbidity with alcohol use disorders in Chinese‐, Korean‐, and White‐American college students

Risk Propensity, Gambling Cognition and Gambling Behavior: The Role of Family and Peer Influences

The impact of gambling on rural communities worldwide: A narrative literature review.

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