Gambling among people with a migrant background: The role of culture and family

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Author(s): Nilsson, Anders ; Demetry, Youstina ; Shahnavaz, Shervin ; Gripenberg, Johanna ; Kvillemo, Pia

Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies

Year Published: 2024

Date Added: June 11, 2024

This study explored the experiences of and opinions about gambling and problem gambling (PG) among 12 male participants living in Sweden. All participants had a migrant background. The results show that the acculturation process could be a factor influencing the development of PG, along with cultural values. PG was described as more stigmatized in the origin country. Participants also described family as playing an important role in the recovery from PG.

Citation: Nilsson, A., Demetry, Y., Shahnavaz, S., Gripenberg, J., & Kvillemo, P. (2024). Gambling and migration – The role of culture and family. Journal of Gambling Studies. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-024-10292-9

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-024-10292-9

Keywords: culture ; gambling ; migration ; problem gambling

Topics: Cultural Factors

Conceptual Framework Factors: Cultural - Gambling Cultures ; Cultural Factors ; Social - Family and Peer Gambling Involvement ; Social Factors ; Cultural - Ethnicity and Traditions

Study Design: Qualitative: Content Analysis

Geographic Coverage: Sweden

Study Population: Swedish males with a migrant background and experience with gambling (n = 12)

Sampling Procedure: Participants were recruited through addiction clinics, peer support groups, and personal contacts.

Study Funding:

This study was funded by the Public Health Agency of Sweden. Open access funding was provided by Karolinska Institutet.