Qualitative Descriptive Study of Illegal Behaviors among Those with Gambling Disorder in South Korea: Their Efforts for Recovery and Role of Mental Health Care Providers.
Issues Ment Health Nurs
; 43(3): 265-271, 2022 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-34666591
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of Gambling Disorder among Koreans suggests that it is relatively higher than other countries. This study explored gambling-related crimes and related mental health care needs of those with Gambling Disorder on a case-by-case basis. Participants (n = 6) included men attending Gamblers Anonymous in South Korea with gambling debts and histories of illegal acts. Thematic analysis of qualitative interviews identified themes (1) Meaning of Gambling Disorder in life, (2) Initiation of illegal acts stemming from Gambling Disorder, and (3) Life after addiction, efforts for recovery, and mental health care needs. Gambling Disorder destroyed lives and created criminal victims thereby threatening familial and community health.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Comportamento Aditivo
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Jogo de Azar
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Issues Ment Health Nurs
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos