Titre
Problematic gambling among the LGBTQIA2S + population in Canada: A quantitative study.
Type
article
Institution
UNIL/CHUV/Unisanté + institutions partenaires
Périodique
Auteur(s)
Brodeur, M.
Auteure/Auteur
Muñoz Gómez, N.
Auteure/Auteur
Carrier, N.
Auteure/Auteur
Roberge, P.
Auteure/Auteur
Cotton, J.C.
Auteure/Auteur
Monson, E.
Auteure/Auteur
Morvannou, A.
Auteure/Auteur
Poitras, M.È.
Auteure/Auteur
Lacasse, A.
Auteure/Auteur
Jutras-Aswad, D.
Auteure/Auteur
Couturier, Y.
Auteure/Auteur
Loignon, C.
Auteure/Auteur
Simon, O.
Auteure/Auteur
Hudon, C.
Auteure/Auteur
Liens vers les personnes
Liens vers les unités
ISSN
1873-6327
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
2025-04
Volume
163
Première page
108257
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Langue
anglais
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Résumé
LGBTQIA2S + populations are believed to be at higher risk of problem gambling due to their elevated rates of mental disorders and substance abuse compared to heterosexual and cisgender populations. However, little is known about these populations regarding their gambling practices in the Canadian context.
We conducted an online survey among Canadian residents 18 years or older who self-identify as sexually and gender-diverse (i.e., LGBTQIA2S + ) and have gambled at least once in the preceding year (N = 1,519). We used descriptive analysis to portray the sample's gambling habits and a logistic regression model to identify potential factors associated with moderate-to-high-risk gambling.
The prevalence of problematic gambling among our sample was 19.6%. This proportion did not vary according to sex or gender identity. Simultaneously, there was a negative relationship between age group and problematic gambling, and a positive relationship existed with gambling involvement. Logistic regression showed factors associated with higher odds of problematic gambling, including gambling frequency, gambling on slot machines, video lottery machines or poker, presenting other behavioral addictions, and poor mental health. Increasing age, identifying with White ethnicity, higher household income, and identifying as pansexual or queer were inversely correlated factors.
Sociodemographic factors associated with problematic gambling likely have complex underlying relationships that merit further research. Gambling formats with faster reward responses presented the highest prevalence of problematic gambling. Further analysis by identity subgroups, and research on their experiences with gambling harm, health and social services, and discrimination could provide insight into the needs and challenges of this population.
We conducted an online survey among Canadian residents 18 years or older who self-identify as sexually and gender-diverse (i.e., LGBTQIA2S + ) and have gambled at least once in the preceding year (N = 1,519). We used descriptive analysis to portray the sample's gambling habits and a logistic regression model to identify potential factors associated with moderate-to-high-risk gambling.
The prevalence of problematic gambling among our sample was 19.6%. This proportion did not vary according to sex or gender identity. Simultaneously, there was a negative relationship between age group and problematic gambling, and a positive relationship existed with gambling involvement. Logistic regression showed factors associated with higher odds of problematic gambling, including gambling frequency, gambling on slot machines, video lottery machines or poker, presenting other behavioral addictions, and poor mental health. Increasing age, identifying with White ethnicity, higher household income, and identifying as pansexual or queer were inversely correlated factors.
Sociodemographic factors associated with problematic gambling likely have complex underlying relationships that merit further research. Gambling formats with faster reward responses presented the highest prevalence of problematic gambling. Further analysis by identity subgroups, and research on their experiences with gambling harm, health and social services, and discrimination could provide insight into the needs and challenges of this population.
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serval:BIB_46EEEBFAF0C9
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Open Access
Oui
Date de création
2025-01-14T13:16:45.017Z
Date de création dans IRIS
2025-05-20T18:01:51Z
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serval:BIB_46EEEBFAF0C9.P001
URN
urn:nbn:ch:serval-BIB_46EEEBFAF0C95
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