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Gambling Behaviours and Motivations: a Cross-Cultural Study of Chinese and Caucasians in Australia

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  • Tian P.S. Oei

    (University of Queensland, CBT Unit, Toowong Private Hospital, Australia, oei@psy.uq.edu.au)

  • Namrata Raylu

    (University of Queensland, Australia)

Abstract

Background: Research on gambling behaviours among the Chinese, especially compared to Caucasians, is lacking. Aims and Methods: Gambling behaviours and motivations between community-based Chinese ( n = 199) and Caucasians ( n = 306) living in Australia were compared. Results: There were significant differences between Caucasians and Australian Chinese in relation to gambling behaviours and types of motivations that could predict problem gambling between the two groups. Conclusions: The findings provide relevant information in understanding gambling behaviours and motivations among the Chinese, as well as a step towards the development of tailored preventive and treatment interventions for problem gambling in this population.

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  • Tian P.S. Oei & Namrata Raylu, 2010. "Gambling Behaviours and Motivations: a Cross-Cultural Study of Chinese and Caucasians in Australia," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 56(1), pages 23-34, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:56:y:2010:i:1:p:23-34
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764008095692
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