Gambling experiences of Filipino-Canadian older adults and recommendations for intervention

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Author(s): Luo, Hai

Journal: Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work

Year Published: 2020

Date Added: January 27, 2021

This research examined Filipino-Canadian older adults’ gambling motives, behaviours, and help-seeking patterns. The researchers interviewed 18 older adults who gambled regularly, three social workers, and four casino workers from Manitoba, Canada. The results revealed that many older adults were exposed to gambling during their childhood. They also reported gambling because of their life experiences and related stress. When they became older, the older adults gambled to pass time and to socialize with others. The majority did not consider themselves as having problems with gambling. Only a couple of them admitted having problem gambling. The social workers, casino workers, and older adults suggested some strategies and interventions for older adults from minority cultural backgrounds.

Citation: Luo, H. (2020). Understanding gambling among older Filipino Canadians: Recommendations for social work intervention for older gamblers with minority cultural backgrounds. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839615

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839615

Keywords: ethnicity ; ethno-cultural ; interventions ; older adults

Topics: Cultural Factors ; Gambling Resources ; Information for Operators ; Information for Treatment Providers ; Older Adults ; Priority Populations ; Traditions

Conceptual Framework Factors: Cultural Factors ; Social - Social Demographics ; Psychological - Lifespan Development ; Social Factors ; Gambling Resources ; Cultural - Ethnicity and Traditions ; Resources - Interventions

Study Design: Qualitative: Content Analysis

Geographic Coverage: Canada, Manitoba

Study Population: A total of 25 participants (3 social workers, 4 gambling service providers, and 18 Filipino older adults older than 60 who gambled regularly (of whom 10 were females, average age = 67))

Sampling Procedure: The researchers recruited participants via purposive and snowball sampling. They recruited via a community center, an Asian grocery store, two immigrant agencies, and two casinos. They placed recruitment posters in the community and visited the casinos at different times between January and August 2016.

Study Funding:

This study was funded by the Manitoba Gambling Research Program.