Australian apprentices and gambling

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Dowling, Nicki, Clarke, David, Memery, Lynda and Corney, Tim ORCID: 0000-0002-1980-6835 (2005) Australian apprentices and gambling. Youth Studies Australia, 24 (3). pp. 17-23. ISSN 1038-2569 (print) 1839-4914 (online)

Abstract

Recent evidence suggests that young people are at an increased risk for developing problem gambling compared to adults. However, relatively little is known about the gambling behaviour and gambling-related problems of young workers. This survey of Australian apprentices revealed high rates of gambling and gambling-related problems, particularly in relation to gambling on games of skill, racing and casino table games, and low rates of help-seeking for gambling-related problems. The findings imply that there is a need for effective health promotion and intervention targeted at this group of young workers.

Item type Article
URI https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/24896
Subjects Historical > FOR Classification > 1608 Sociology
Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > College of Education
Keywords gambling behaviour, gambling-related problems, young workers, Australian apprentices, health promotion, intervention
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