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- Title
Motivators for change and barriers to help-seeking in Australian problem gamblers.
- Authors
Evans, Lyn; Delfabbro, Paul H.
- Abstract
Although prevalence studies consistently indicate that many thousands of Australians experience gambling-related problems, only a relatively small proportion of these people seek professional help. This study examines the principal motivations for, and impediments to, help-seeking in a sample of 77 problem gamblers recruited from agencies and the general community. The results indicated that profession help-seeking is predominantly crisis-driven rather than being motived by a gradual recognition of problematic behaviour. Shame, denial and social factors were identified as the most significant barriers to change rather than a lack of knowledge, or dislike of, treatment agencies. The value of early interventions including the screening of gamblers in routine medical consultations and partner support strategies is discussed.
- Subjects
GAMBLING; GAMBLERS; ABORIGINAL Australians; CARD players; CASINOS; AMUSEMENTS
- Publication
Journal of Gambling Studies, 2005, Vol 21, Issue 2, p133
- ISSN
1050-5350
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s10899-005-3029-4