Year-end Sale % OFF 
Abstract
Gambling has become a popular activity in both urban and rural settings. Although the prevalence and participation of gambling is well known, little has been reported regarding the impacts of gambling on rural communities. Therefore, a narrative literature review approach was adopted to examine what is known regarding gambling in rural communities. This article describes the prevalence and types of gambling that are popular in rural communities around the world. It identifies the benefits and highlights the potential harm caused by a person’s gambling and the impact this has on families and the wider rural community. There are both benefits and risks associated with increased availability of gambling opportunities. Specific vulnerable groups within rural populations are identified within this context and how different countries respond to rural gambling is explored. A number of strategies based on a public health approach are recommended to ensure that gambling remains as harmless an activity as possible in rural communities. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
Highlights
There are accounts of people gambling from the dawn of recorded history in the ancient civilizations of China, sub-continental India, Egypt, Greece, and Rome (Ferentzy & Turner, 2013)
In order to advance the discussion of gambling in rural areas, this paper examines these issues and provides a picture of the prevalence and effects of gambling globally in rural settings
Rural areas share many of the same benefits and problems associated with the introduction of gambling opportunities (Basham & Luik, 2011)
Summary
There are accounts of people gambling from the dawn of recorded history in the ancient civilizations of China, sub-continental India, Egypt, Greece, and Rome (Ferentzy & Turner, 2013). Regardless of the relative protective and risk factors linked to rural living, when a person develops a health problem, access to adequate healthcare becomes an issue (Brundisini et al, 2013; Gulliver, Griffiths, & Christensen, 2010; Wilson et al, 2009). This is heightened where a health phenomenon, such as gambling, is less recognized by health and social care agencies (Ludwig, Kräplin, Braun, & Kraus, 2013; Wood & Wood, 2009). In order to advance the discussion of gambling in rural areas, this paper examines these issues and provides a picture of the prevalence and effects of gambling globally in rural settings
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary 
Accepted Version (
Free)
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
