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Pathways to problem gambling in seniors.

Luxana Connie Tirachaimongkol¹, Alun Conrad Jackson, Jane Elizabeth Tomnay

¹Problem Gambling Research and Treatment Centre, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia. ctir@unimelb.edu.au

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Problem gambling in older adults, especially those with late-onset issues, is understudied. This research identifies key risk and protective factors to aid interventions for seniors facing gambling problems.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Problem gambling in older adults is an emerging concern.
Late-onset gambling problems require specific understanding.
Existing models need adaptation for senior populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose pathways to problem gambling in individuals aged 55 and above.
To focus on late-onset gambling problems rather than lifetime prevalence.
To inform interventions for vulnerable older adults experiencing gambling issues.

Main Methods:

Literature review of senior-specific gambling research.
Extraction of gambling-related risk and protective factors.
Thematic analysis and classification of identified factors.

Main Results:

Identified three main clusters of factors: individual vulnerability, social/environmental influences, and behavioral regulation.
Factors were categorized based on their relevance to late-life problem gambling.
Established a framework for understanding gambling problems in older adults.

Conclusions:

Understanding the unique pathways to problem gambling in older adults is crucial.
The identified factors provide a basis for targeted interventions.
Further research can refine these pathways for effective support strategies.