Problem gambling in the workplace, characteristics of employees seeking help

Issue title: Workplace Issues and Placement

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hawley, Carolyn E. | Glenn, Margaret K. | Diaz, Sebastian

Affiliations: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA

Note: [] Address for correspondence: Carolyn Hawley, Ph.D, West Virginia University, 502 Allen Hall, Box 6122, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA. Tel.: +1 304 293 3807; E-mail: Carolyn.Hawley@mail.wvu.edu

Abstract: Few rigorous research studies exist to define the impact problem gambling may have on the workforce and the workplace. This study is an initial attempt to address this void by exploring the vocational patterns and demographics of callers with self report gambling problems to a state helpline. It utilizes Chi-squared Automatic Interaction (CHAID) Technique analysis to assess 1072 working age callers with gambling related problems. The goal of this exploratory investigation is to determine if the issue of problem gambling in the workplace warrants further research and, potentially, design of interventions. Discussion centers on the use of the information for development of employer based prevention and intervention efforts.

Journal: Work, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 331-340, 2007