Abstract
This paper uses the social cognitive theory model to review the literature on older adult gambling, and related personal and
environment characteristics. Results show that lottery is the kind of gambling most frequently played by older adults, followed
by casino games. Older adults take trips to casinos to socialize, find excitement, and win money. Although prevalence estimate
studies suggest that older adults exhibit the same gambling problems as other groups, studies on the impact of problem gambling
show that older adults who gamble are also faced with health impairment, and social and psychological issues. Future research
should focus on theory, prevalence estimates, longitudinal studies of the impact of gambling and problem gambling, online
gambling, and cross-cultural research. Harm minimization methods may be used to reduce older adult gambling involvement.
environment characteristics. Results show that lottery is the kind of gambling most frequently played by older adults, followed
by casino games. Older adults take trips to casinos to socialize, find excitement, and win money. Although prevalence estimate
studies suggest that older adults exhibit the same gambling problems as other groups, studies on the impact of problem gambling
show that older adults who gamble are also faced with health impairment, and social and psychological issues. Future research
should focus on theory, prevalence estimates, longitudinal studies of the impact of gambling and problem gambling, online
gambling, and cross-cultural research. Harm minimization methods may be used to reduce older adult gambling involvement.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s11469-011-9325-6
- Authors
- Vanchai Ariyabuddhiphongs, Bangkok University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Journal International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
- Online ISSN 1557-1882
- Print ISSN 1557-1874