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For poorer: how men experience, understand and respond to problematic aspects of a partner's gambling
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Patford, J, For poorer: how men experience, understand and respond to problematic aspects of a partner's gambling, Gambling Research, 19, (1 - 2) pp. 7-20. ISSN 1832-4975 (2007) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Gambling is now big business in Australia and public expenditure on gambling is high. Some individuals gamble to excess with adverse consequences for themselves and their partner. The present study targeted men who had concerns about a current or previous partner's gambling and employed a qualitative methodology to explore their experiences, understandings and responses. A range of recruitment strategies was used to attract a diverse group of participants. The final sample comprised thirteen men from different walks of life who had different attitudes and behaviours in regard to gambling. Data were gathered by means of in-depth interviews and subjected to thematic analysis. Findings from the study indicate that men are likely to be the victims and enablers of their partner's gambling and are also likely to provide informal help and care. Implications for community education programs, formal services and Australian law are discussed.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Human Society |
Research Group: | Policy and administration |
Research Field: | Social policy |
Objective Division: | Law, Politics and Community Services |
Objective Group: | Community services |
Objective Field: | Families and family services |
UTAS Author: | Patford, J (Dr Janet Patford) |
ID Code: | 52456 |
Year Published: | 2007 |
Deposited By: | Sociology and Social Work |
Deposited On: | 2008-08-01 |
Last Modified: | 2013-09-13 |
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