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Gambling and the family: From the stress‐coping‐support Perspective1

Krishnan, Mya, Orford, Jim·2002·International Gambling Studies

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Aims: To apply the stress‐coping‐support perspective to the study of the effects of problem gambling in the family. Specifically, to examine the ways in which family members cope and the nature and sources of support they receive. To compare coping strategies of family members of gamblers with those of individuals living with other addictive behaviour in the family. Design: Cross‐sectional interview and questionnaire study of close relatives of problem gamblers. Participants: Sixteen close family members of gamblers from separate families, mainly parents and partners. Data: Semi‐structured interview; adapted version of the Coping Questionnaire (CQ). Findings: Data from the CQ and qualitative analysis of interview data suggested considerable use of ‘engaged’ (specifically controlling) ways of attempting to cope with such problems, comparable to the use of such strategies by relatives of people with alcohol or drug problems, but little use of ‘tolerant‐accepting’ and ‘withdrawal’ ways. Interview data on the support received (or not) by family members confirmed previous research showing that relatives of people with addiction problems often feel unsupported, but particularly appreciate positive emotional and practical support for themselves and their problem gambling relatives. Conclusions: The stress‐coping‐support perspective, previously applied to families with alcohol and drug problems, also offers an appropriate framework for understanding problem gambling and the family.

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Authors
Krishnan, M., & Orford, J.
Affiliations
University of Birmingham (GB)
Venue
International Gambling Studies
Published
2002-07
Volume
2
Issue
1
Pages
61-83
ISSN
  • 1445-9795 (ISSN-L)
  • 1479-4276
OpenAlex
W1964352473
Cited by
68
References
43
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 3 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 8 · 2012: 2
FWCI
0.88
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
International Gambling Studies (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Gambling Behavior and Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
Keywords
problem gambling, family members of gamblers, coping strategies, emotional support, practical support, family stress

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