Li, Wendy W. (2007) Understanding Chinese international students' gambling experiences in New Zealand. In: Posters from the 3rd Social Policy, Research and Evaluation Conference. From: SPRE 2007 3rd Social Policy, Research and Evaluation Conference, 3-5 April 2007, Wellington, New Zealand.

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Abstract

This research investigated Chinese international students' gambling experiences in New Zealand. It explored why some students become involved in gambling and how their gambling behaviour changes over time. Findings suggest that Chinese international students rarely reported that they had problems relating to gambling in China. However, some participants in this study presented as problem gamblers in New Zealand. Socio-cultural factors played a part in participants' initiation to and continued gambling, and their cessation of gambling in New Zealand. This research demonstrates multiple levels of analysis, which adds to our knowledge about the socio-cultural meanings of gambling among Chinese international students. A number of recommendations are made for preventing and reducing the negative consequences of gambling for students.

Item ID:	18564
Item Type:	Conference Item (Poster)
Additional Information:	This poster was awarded the First Prize of Postgraduate Student Poster Competition at the Social Policy, Research & Evaluation Conference 2007, Wellington, NZ.
Date Deposited:	22 Aug 2012 03:41
FoR Codes:	17 PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES > 1701 Psychology > 170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology @ 100%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9205 Specific Population Health (excl. Indigenous Health) > 920503 Health Related to Specific Ethnic Groups @ 50% 92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920410 Mental Health @ 50%
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