@article{ref1,
title="Characteristics and gender differences among self-excluded casino problem gamblers: Missouri data",
journal="Journal of gambling studies",
year="2006",
author="Nower, Lia and Blaszczynski, Alex",
volume="22",
number="1",
pages="81-99",
abstract="The present study explores gender-related differences in the demographic and gambling-related characteristics of 2670 problem gamblers participating in a state-administered (Missouri) casino self-exclusion program between 2001 and 2003. Female (n=1298, 48.4%) and male (n=1372, 51.1%) participants ranged in age from 21 to 84 years. Gender-related differences were noted among demographic variables, patterns of gambling behavior, reasons for self-exclusion, and involvement in self-help, counseling, and bankruptcy services. Female self-excluders were more likely than males to be older at time of application, African American, and either retired, unemployed or otherwise outside the traditional workforce. In addition, female self-excluders were more likely to report a later age of gambling onset, a shorter period between onset and self-exclusion, a preference for non-strategic forms of gambling and prior bankruptcy. The main predictors for female participation in self-exclusion included a desire to gain control and prevent suicide and referral by a counselor. The desire to save the marriage was a motivating factor for all participants. <br><br>FINDINGS suggest that the most efficacious treatment strategies with this group will include family systemic therapy and financial management in addition to pharmaco-treatment and culturally-sensitive individual therapy.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1050-5350",
doi="10.1007/s10899-005-9004-2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10899-005-9004-2"
}