Culture and age influences upon gambling and problem gambling. (June 2015)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- Culture and age influences upon gambling and problem gambling. (June 2015)
- Main Title:
- Culture and age influences upon gambling and problem gambling
- Authors:
- Subramaniam, Mythily
Abdin, Edimansyah
Shahwan, Shazana
Vaingankar, Janhavi Ajit
Picco, Louisa
Browning, Colette Joy
Thomas, Shane Andrew
Chong, Siow Ann - Abstract:
- Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to (i) examine the prevalence and types of gambling, (ii) establish prevalence of 'pathological' gambling, (iii) explore the correlates of gambling, and (iv) establish psychiatric and physical comorbidity in a sample of older adult gamblers (≥ 60 years) in contrast to younger gamblers in a representative population sample in Singapore. Method: This paper reports the results of a secondary analysis of data from a representative community survey of 6616 participants, of which 2252 had engaged in gambling activities at least once in their lifetime. Results: 48.9% of older adults reported lifetime gambling. Older gamblers were more likely to be males, married or widowed (vs. never married), with pre-primary, primary and secondary education (vs. university), economically inactive (vs. employed) and had personal annual income of SGD $19, 999 and below (vs. SGD $50, 000 and above). Older gamblers had significantly higher rates of betting on horses, playing numbers or betting on lotteries, and playing Mahjong. After adjusting for demographic variables in multiple logistic regression analyses, gamblers aged 60 years and older had significantly lower odds of having pathological gambling than those in the younger age group (OR = 0.4). Older gamblers had significantly higher odds of having diabetes (OR = 3.2), hypertension (OR = 4.9), and any comorbid chronic physical condition assessed in this study. Conclusions: For the majority of older adults,Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to (i) examine the prevalence and types of gambling, (ii) establish prevalence of 'pathological' gambling, (iii) explore the correlates of gambling, and (iv) establish psychiatric and physical comorbidity in a sample of older adult gamblers (≥ 60 years) in contrast to younger gamblers in a representative population sample in Singapore. Method: This paper reports the results of a secondary analysis of data from a representative community survey of 6616 participants, of which 2252 had engaged in gambling activities at least once in their lifetime. Results: 48.9% of older adults reported lifetime gambling. Older gamblers were more likely to be males, married or widowed (vs. never married), with pre-primary, primary and secondary education (vs. university), economically inactive (vs. employed) and had personal annual income of SGD $19, 999 and below (vs. SGD $50, 000 and above). Older gamblers had significantly higher rates of betting on horses, playing numbers or betting on lotteries, and playing Mahjong. After adjusting for demographic variables in multiple logistic regression analyses, gamblers aged 60 years and older had significantly lower odds of having pathological gambling than those in the younger age group (OR = 0.4). Older gamblers had significantly higher odds of having diabetes (OR = 3.2), hypertension (OR = 4.9), and any comorbid chronic physical condition assessed in this study. Conclusions: For the majority of older adults, gambling remains a recreational activity that is entertaining and a way of socialization. However, one must remain cognizant of the possible risks for some to develop disordered gambling. Highlights: 48.9% of older adults in Singapore reported lifetime gambling. Older gamblers were more likely to be males, married or widowed, and had lower education. Older gamblers had significantly lower odds of having pathological gambling. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Addictive behaviors reports. Volume 1(2015)
- Journal:
- Addictive behaviors reports
- Issue:
- Volume 1(2015)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 1, Issue 2015 (2015)
- Year:
- 2015
- Volume:
- 1
- Issue:
- 2015
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2015-0001-2015-0000
- Page Start:
- 57
- Page End:
- 63
- Publication Date:
- 2015-06
- Subjects:
- Survey -- Composite international diagnostic interview -- South oaks gambling screen -- Chronic physical conditions
Compulsive behavior -- Periodicals
616.8584 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/23528532 ↗
http://www.sciencedirect.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1016/j.abrep.2015.04.004 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 2352-8532
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