Hostname: page-component-8448b6f56d-xtgtn Total loading time: 0 Render date: 2024-04-24T05:45:47.744Z Has data issue: false hasContentIssue false
  • English
  • Français

Differences in Characteristics of Asian American and White Problem Gamblers Calling a Gambling Helpline

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 November 2014

Declan T. Barry ,
Marvin A. Steinberg ,
Ran Wu  and
Marc N. Potenza
Get access Rights & Permissions [Opens in a new window]

Abstract

Introduction: The characteristics of Asian American and white problem gamblers using a gambling helpline were examined to identify race-related differences.

Methods: Logistic regression analyses were conducted on data obtained from callers to a gambling helpline serving southern New England in 2000–2003, inclusive.

Results: Of the 144 phone calls used in the analyses, 72 were from Asian American callers and 72 were from white callers who were matched on gender, education, income, marital/cohabitation status, and age. Race-related differences were observed in forms of gambling problems, psychiatric problems secondary to gambling, substance use problems, and family history. Asian American gamblers were more likely to report suicide attempts related to gambling and problems with non-strategic gambling. White gamblers were more likely to report both casino and non-casino gambling problems and personal and familial alcohol use problems. High proportions of both groups reported problems with strategic gambling, gambling-related anxiety, family and financial problems secondary to gambling, financial debt, daily tobacco use, and a family history of problem gambling.

Conclusion: Race-related differences should be considered in optimizing prevention and treatment strategies related to problem gambling.

Type
Original Research
Information
CNS Spectrums , Volume 14 , Issue 2 , February 2009 , pp. 83 - 91
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

Access options

Get access to the full version of this content by using one of the access options below. (Log in options will check for institutional or personal access. Content may require purchase if you do not have access.)

References

REFERENCES

1.Cunningham-Williams, RM, Cottler, LB. The epidemiology of pathological gambling. Semin Clin Neuropsychiatry. 2001;6:155–166.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
2.Potenza, MN, Xian, H, Shah, K, Scherrer, JF, Eisen, SA. Shared genetic contributions to pathological gambling and major depression in men. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2005;62:1015–1021.Google Scholar
3.Raylu, N, Oei, TP. Role of culture in gambling and problem gambling. Clin Psychol Rev. 2004;23:1087–1114.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
4.Raylu, N, Oei, TP. Pathological gambling. A comprehensive review. Clin Psychol Rev. 2002;22:1009–1061.Google Scholar
5.Blaszczynski, A, Huynh, S, Dumlao, VJ, Farrell, E.Problem gambling within a chinese speaking community. J Gambl Stud. 1998;14:359–380.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
6.Dickerson, MG, Baron, E, Hong, SM, Cottrell, D. Estimating the extent and degree of Gambling related problems in the Australian population: a national survey. J Gambl Stud. 1996;12:161–178.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
7.Oei, TPS, Lin, J, Raylu, N. The relationship between gambling related cognitions, psychological states and gambling: a Chinese speaking community study. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. In press.Google Scholar
8.Victoria Casino Gambling Authority. Seventh Survey of Community Gambling Patterns and Rerceptions. Victoria Casino Gambling Authority: Melbourne, Australia; 1999.Google Scholar
9.Welte, JW, Barnes, GM, Wieczorek, WF, Tidwell, MC, Parker, J. Gambling participation in the U.S.—results from a national survey. J Gambl Stud. 2002;18:313–337.CrossRefGoogle Scholar
10.Fong, TW, Tsuang, J. Asian-Americans, addictions, and barriers to treatment. Psychiatry MMC. 2007;4:51–58.Google ScholarPubMed
11.Petry, NM, Armentano, C, Kuoch, T, Norinth, T, Smith, L. Gambling participation and problems among South East Asian refugees to the United States. Psychiatr Serv. 2003;54:1142–1148.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
12.Marshall, GN, Elliott, MN, Schell, TL. Prevalence and correlates of lifetime Disordered gambling in cambodian refugees residing in Long Beach, CA. J Immigr Minor Health. 2009;11:35–40.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
13.Matsuoka, JK, Breaux, C, Ryujin, DH. National utilization of mental health services by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders. J Community Psychol. 1997;25:141–145.3.0.CO;2-0>CrossRefGoogle Scholar
14.Abe-Kim, J, Takeuchi, DT, Hong, S et al. , Use of mental health-related services among immigrant and US-born Asian Americans: Results from the national latino and Asian American study. Am J Public Health. 2007;97:91–98.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
15.Sakai, JT, Ho, PM, Shore, JH, Risk, NK, Price, RK. Asians in the United States: substance dependence and use of substance-dependence treatment. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2005;29:75–84.Google Scholar
16.Potenza, MN, Steinberg, MA, McLaughlin, SD, Wu, R, Rounsaville, BJ, O'Malley, SS. Gender-related differences in the characteristics of problem gamblers using a gambling helpline. Am J Psychiatry. 2001;158:1500–1505.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
17.Potenza, MN, Steinberg, MA, McLaughlin, SD, Rounsaville, BJ, O'Malley, SS. Illegal behaviors in problem gambling: analysis of data from a gambling helpline. J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 2000;28:389–403.Google ScholarPubMed
18.Potenza, MN, Steinberg, MA, McLaughlin, SD et al. , Characteristics of tobacco-smoking problem gamblers calling a gambling helpline. Am J Addict. 2004;13:471–493.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
19.Griffiths, M, Scarfe, A, Bellringer, P. The UK national telephone gambling helpline-results on the first year of operation. J Gambl Stud. 1999;15:83–90.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
20.Sullivan, S, Abbott, M, McAvoy, B, Arroll, B. Pathological gamblers–will they use a new telephone hotline? N Z Med J. 1994;107:313–315.Google Scholar
21.Ledgerwood, DM, Steinberg, MA, Wu, R, Potenza, MN. Self-reported gambling-related suicidality among gambling helpline callers. Psychol Addict Behav. 2005;19:175–183.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
22.Cuadrado, M. A comparison of Hispanic and Anglo calls to a gambling help hotline. J Gambl Stud. 1999;15:71–81.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
23.Raab, C, Schwer, RK. The short-and long-term impact of the Asian financial crisis on Las Vegas Strip baccarat revenues. International Journal of Hospitality Management. 2003;22:37–45.CrossRefGoogle Scholar
24.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Results from the 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings. Rockville, Md: DHHS Office of Applied Studies; 2006.Google Scholar
25.Huang, B, Grant, BF, Dawson, DA et al. , Race-ethnicity and the prevalence and co-occurrence of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, alcohol and drug use disorders and Axis I and II disorders: United States, 2001 to 2002. Compr Psychiatry. 2006;47:252–257.Google Scholar
26.Smith, SM, Stinson, FS, Dawson, DA, Goldstein, R, Huang, B, Grant, BF. Race/ethnic differences in the prevalence and co-occurrence of substance use disorders and independent mood and anxiety disorders: results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Psychol Med. 2006;36:987–998.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
27.Grant, BF, Dawson, DA, Stinson, FS, Chou, SP, Dufour, MC, Pickering RP. The 12-month prevalence and trends in DSM-IV alcohol abuse and dependence: United States, 1991–1992 and 2001–2002. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2004;74:223–234.Google Scholar
28.Potenza, MN, Steinberg, MA, Wu, R, Rounsaville, BJ, O'Malley, SS. Characteristics of older adult problem gamblers calling a gambling helpline. J Gambl Stud. 2006;22:241–254.Google Scholar
29.Potenza, MN, Steinberg, MA, Wu, R. Characteristics of gambling helpline callers with self-reported gambling and alcohol use problems. J Gambl Stud. 2005;21:233–254.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
30.Office of Management and Budget. Revisions to the Standards for the Classification of Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity. Washington, DC: Office of Management and Budget; 1997.Google Scholar
31.Tse, S, Wong, J, Kim, H. A public health approach for Asian people with problem gambling in foreign countries. Journal of Gambling Issues. 2004;12.Google Scholar
32.Chinese Medical Association & Nanjing Medical University. Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders, second edition, revised (CCMD-2-R). Nanjing, China: Dong Nan University Press; 1995.Google Scholar
33.Chiu, E.Working with gamblers: clinical and cultural considerations. Conference on Assessment & Treatment of Compulsive Gambling Among Asian Americans. New York, NY: NYU School of Medicine; 2007.Google Scholar
34.Walker, GJ, Courneya, KS, Deng, J. Ethnicity, gender, and the theory of planned behavior: the case of playing the lottery. Journal of Leisure Research. 2006;38:224–248.Google Scholar
35.Kessler, RC, Borges, G, Walters, EE. Prevalence of and risk factors for lifetime suicide attempts in the National Comorbidity Survey. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1999;56:617–626.Google Scholar
36.Borges, G, Walters, EE, Kessler, RC. Associations of substance use, abuse, and dependence with subsequent suicidal behavior. Am J Epidemiol. 2008;151:781–789.Google Scholar
37.Falk, DE, Yi, HY, Hiller-Sturmhofel, S. An epidemiologic analysis of co-occurring alcohol and tobacco use and disorders: findings from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Alcohol Res Health. 2006;29:162–171.Google Scholar
38.Ebberhart, NC, Luczak, SE, Avanecy, N, Wall, TL. Family history of alcohol dependence in Asian Americans. J Psychoactive Drugs. 2003;35:375–377.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed
39.Harford, TC. Family history of alcoholism in the United States: prevalence and demographic characteristics. Br J Addict. 1992;87:931–935.CrossRefGoogle ScholarPubMed