A big hole with the wind blowing through it: Aboriginal women's experiences of trauma and problem gambling

Hagen, Brad; Kalishuk, Ruth Grant; Currie, Cheryl L.; Solowoniuk, Jason; Nixon, Gary

doi:10.1080/14459795.2013.819934

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“…No analyses were done to differentiate between sex and gambling severity, although girls were victims of sexual abuse about two times more frequently than boys were. Results of a qualitative study conducted among seven Indigenous women living in Western Canada indicate that they used gambling to cope with social trauma (some having experienced CSA), change their mood and block out the past (Hagen, Kalishuk, Currie, Solowoniuk, & Nixon, 2013). Results of another qualitative study conducted in Ontario among 192 Indigenous Peoples also indicate that some participants gambled to numb painful feelings and thoughts (some related to past sexual abuse) (Oakes & Currie, 2004).…”

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Sexual abuse, residential schooling and probable pathological gambling among Indigenous Peoples

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Ross

et al. 2015

Child Abuse & Neglect

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Sexual abuse leads to short-term and long-lasting pervasive outcomes, including addictions. Among Indigenous Peoples, sexual abuse experienced in the context of residential schooling may have led to unresolved grief that is contributing to social problems, such as pathological (disordered) gambling. The aim of this study is to investigate the link between child sexual abuse, residential schooling and probable pathological gambling. The participants were 358 Indigenous persons (54.2% women) aged between 18 and 87 years, from two communities and two semi-urban centers in Quebec (Canada). Probable pathological gambling was evaluated using the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS), and sexual abuse and residential schooling were assessed with dichotomous questions (yes/no). The results indicate an 8.7% past-year prevalence rate of pathological gambling problems among participants, which is high compared with the general Canadian population. Moreover, 35.4% were sexually abused, while 28.1% reported having been schooled in a residential setting. The results of a logistic regression also indicate that experiences of child sexual abuse and residential schooling are associated with probable pathological gambling among Indigenous Peoples. These findings underscore the importance of using an ecological approach when treating gambling, to address childhood traumas alongside current addiction problems.

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Section: Sexual Abuse and Gamblingmentioning

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Sexual abuse, residential schooling and probable pathological gambling among Indigenous Peoples

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Cantinotti

Ross

et al. 2015

Child Abuse & Neglect

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“…Few studies have specifically explored women’s lived experiences of harm and how gambling may impact the lives of women. Some research has highlighted the variation of women’s experiences with gambling and how different subgroups of women may conceptualise the harms associated with gambling [37, 63, 64]. It has been recognised that women from ethnic minorities and indigenous communities may be particularly vulnerable to experiencing gambling harm [65].…”

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“…It has been recognised that women from ethnic minorities and indigenous communities may be particularly vulnerable to experiencing gambling harm [65]. For example, Hagen et al (2013) discussed the role in which aboriginal women’s experiences of trauma contributed to their experiences of gambling harm, citing an “irresistible pull” towards gambling as a way to escape and cope with problems (p. 366) [63]. Similarly, Māori and Pacific women in New Zealand have been found to disproportionately experience harm from gambling, compared with European women [66, 67].…”

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Women and gambling-related harm: a narrative literature review and implications for research, policy, and practice

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Background: While the prevalence of women's participation in gambling is steadily increasing, there is a wellrecognised male bias in gambling research and policy. Few papers have sought to synthesise the literature relating to women and gambling-related harm and provide practical suggestions to guide future research, policy, and practice which take into account the specific nuances associated with women's gambling. Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted to review the evidence base on women's gambling behaviours and experiences of harm. Drawing from strategies used effectively in other areas of public health, key elements for a gendered approach to harm prevention were identified and adapted into practical public health research, policy and practice strategies. Results: Results indicated a lack of research that explores women's gambling. Few studies have examined the impact of gambling on the lives of women, with limited understanding of the factors that influence women's engagement with gambling products, and the impact of industry tactics. A gendered approach was identified as a strategy used successfully in other areas of public health to shift the focus onto women and to ensure they are considered in research. In tobacco control, increasing trends in women's smoking behaviour were combatted with targeted research, policy and practical initiatives. These key elements were adapted to create a conceptual framework for reducing and preventing gambling harm in women. The framework provides regulatory direction and a research agenda to minimise gambling-related harm for women both in Australia and internationally. Evidence-based policies should be implemented to focus on the influence of gender and associated factors to address gambling-related harm. Practical interventions must take into account how women conceptualise and respond to gambling risk in order to develop specific harm prevention programs which respond to their needs. Conclusion: A gendered approach to gambling harm prevention shifts the focus onto the unique factors associated with women's gambling and specific ways to prevent harm. As seen in other areas of public health, such a framework enables harm measures, policies, and interventions to be developed that are salient to girls and women's lives, experiences and circumstances.

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“…FNMI women who participated in the interviews, for the most part, did not participate in data analysis discussions. Some studies engaged FNMI research assistants in data analysis (Brassard, Montminy, Bergeron, & Sosa-Sanchez, 2015; Gesink, Whiskeyjack, Suntjens, Mihic, & McGilvery, 2016), consulted with FNMI mentors (Shahram et al, 2017), or used member checking (Hagen, Kalishuk, Currie, Solowoniuk, & Nixon, 2013; Herbert & McCannell, 1997; McEvoy & Daniluk, 1995; McKeown et al, 2004). McCall, Browne, and Reimer-Kirkham (2009) described that because of women’s precarious situations and changes in health status, it was only possible to reconnect with two participants to discuss findings.…”

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Violence and Health Promotion Among First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Women: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research

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Gifford

Vanderspank‐Wright

et al. 2019

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Indigenous women experience a disproportionate burden of intimate partner violence (IPV) compared to other women in post-colonial countries such as Canada. Intersections between IPV and other forms of structural violence including racism and gender-based discrimination create a dangerous milieu where ‘help seeking’ may be deterred and poor health outcomes occur. The aim of this review was to explore the perspectives of First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) women living in Canada about how violence influenced their health and wellbeing. This systematic review of qualitative research used thematic analysis to produce a configurative synthesis. A comprehensive search of electronic databases was conducted. Two reviewers screened studies for relevance and congruence with eligibility criteria. Sixteen studies were included in the review. Four themes with subthemes emerged: 1) ruptured connections between family and home, 2) that emptiness… my spirit being removed, 3) seeking help and being unheard, and 4) a core no one can touch. Together these themes form complex pathways that influenced health among women exposed to violence. Findings from this review highlight the need for collaboration with FNMI women and their communities to prevent IPV and ensure access to trauma and violence informed care (TVIC). The strength and resiliency of FNMI women is fundamental to healing from violence. Working with FNMI women and their communities to build effective interventions and promote culturally meaningful care will be important directions for researchers and policy makers.

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A big hole with the wind blowing through it: Aboriginal women's experiences of trauma and problem gambling

Cited by 11 publications

References 19 publications

Sexual abuse, residential schooling and probable pathological gambling among Indigenous Peoples

Sexual abuse, residential schooling and probable pathological gambling among Indigenous Peoples

Women and gambling-related harm: a narrative literature review and implications for research, policy, and practice

Violence and Health Promotion Among First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Women: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research

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