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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Motivators for change and barriers to help-seeking in Australian problem gamblers |
Author: | Evans, L. Delfabbro, P. |
Citation: | Journal of Gambling Studies, 2005; 21(2):133-155 |
Publisher: | Human Sciences Press, Inc. |
Issue Date: | 2005 |
ISSN: | 1050-5350 1573-3602 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Lyn Evans and Paul H. Delfabbro |
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. |
Keywords: | Humans Behavior, Addictive Gambling Intention Self Efficacy Social Environment Adult Middle Aged Patient Acceptance of Health Care South Australia Female Male Surveys and Questionnaires |
Description: | The original publication can be found at www.springerlink.com |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10899-005-3029-4 |
Description (link): | http://www.springer.com/medicine/psychiatry/journal/10899 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10899-005-3029-4 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 2 Psychology publications |
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