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Gambling and problem gambling among indigenous peoples
1Gemini Research, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania 16673, USA.
Substance Use & Misuse
|October 23, 1997
Summary
Indigenous peoples in New Zealand and North Dakota exhibit significantly higher rates of gambling involvement, expenditure, and problems compared to Caucasian populations. These findings suggest factors beyond culture influence gambling behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Gambling participation and problem gambling prevalence vary across different demographic groups.
- Indigenous populations globally face unique socioeconomic and cultural contexts that may influence health behaviors.
- Previous research indicates potential disparities in gambling behaviors between indigenous and non-indigenous populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare gambling involvement, expenditures, and problem gambling rates between indigenous and Caucasian groups in New Zealand and North Dakota.
- To identify potential factors contributing to observed differences in gambling behaviors.
- To examine cross-cultural similarities and differences in indigenous gambling patterns.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of existing study data from New Zealand and North Dakota.
- Utilized similar methodologies across studies to ensure comparability of Caucasian and indigenous samples.
- Involved substantial numbers of indigenous respondents in both study locations.
Main Results:
- Indigenous respondents reported significantly higher gambling involvement and expenditures than Caucasian respondents in both regions.
- Problem gambling rates were substantially elevated among indigenous participants compared to Caucasian participants.
- Consistent patterns of higher gambling engagement and problems were observed in both New Zealand and North Dakota indigenous groups.
Conclusions:
- Gambling behaviors and problem gambling are disproportionately higher among indigenous peoples in both New Zealand and North Dakota.
- The findings suggest that factors other than culture or environment may drive these disparities in gambling.
- Further research is warranted to explore the underlying determinants of increased gambling risks in indigenous communities.
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