An examination of the perceptions of an all-female problem gambling counselling treatment
Date
2007
Authors
Norman, Erika
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2007
Abstract
This study explores clients’ perceptions of women-only group counselling for problem
gambling. The clients surveyed participated in a women-only treatment group through the
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Commission (AADAC). The group was a pilot project for
AADAC, in that it was the first gambling treatment group for women only; previously,
only mixed (male and female) groups had been run. Therefore, this is the first known
group of its kind to be conducted in Alberta or Western Canada. A qualitative, thematic
analysis using the constant comparison method was conducted using in-depth interviews
with a focus group of five women. Themes emerged from this analysis, providing
insights into counselling practices for women problem gamblers. The results
demonstrated that the women who participated in the group found women-only groups to
be helpful. Additionally, the participants reported that, if they had to participate in group
treatment for problem gambling, they would prefer women-only treatment in the future.
Therefore, further research and exploration of women-only treatment are recommended
in order to improve problem gambling treatment for women.
Description
ix, 89 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Women gamblers -- Counselling of -- Alberta , Compulsive gamblers -- Counseling of -- Alberta , Dissertations, Academic