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Til Debt Do Us Part: Comparing Gambling Harms Between Gamblers and Their Spouses
Lisa Jeffrey1, Matthew Browne1, Vijay Rawat2
1School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Bundaberg, QLD, Australia.
Journal of Gambling Studies
|February 1, 2019
Summary
Gambling harms affect spouses and gamblers differently. While total harm counts are similar, spouses experience more relationship issues, whereas gamblers face greater health risks and financial problems.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Gambling-related harms significantly impact individuals and their social circles.
- Understanding the differential experiences of gamblers and their spouses is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the types and patterns of gambling-related harms experienced by gamblers and their spouses.
- To investigate the influence of gender and problem gambling severity on these harms.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective survey was administered to 5036 participants (2603 females) from Australia and New Zealand.
- The survey assessed the prevalence of specific harms across six domains: financial, work/study, health, emotional/psychological, relationship, and social deviance.
Main Results:
- While total harm counts were similar between gamblers and spouses, the nature of harms differed significantly.
- Spouses reported more emotional/psychological and relationship harms, including increased conflict and relationship dissolution.
- Gamblers experienced more financial, work/study, health (including suicide attempts), and social deviance harms.
Conclusions:
- Gambling problems create distinct harm profiles for gamblers and their spouses.
- Intervention strategies should acknowledge these unique experiences to effectively mitigate gambling-related harms.
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