Gambling problems, risk factors, and implications in Australian veterans

Olivia Metcalf, Ellie Lawrence-Wood, Jenelle Baur, Miranda Van Hooff, David Forbes, Meaghan L. O'Donnell, Nicole Sadler, Stephanie Hodson, Helen Benassi, Tracey Varker, Malcolm Battersby, Alexander McFarlane, Sean Cowlishaw

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Abstract

Utilising responses from over 3500 transitioned Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, this is believed to be the first comprehensive study of gambling problems in recently transitioned veterans in Australia.

The study aimed to explore the relationship between gambling, and transitioning from the military in ADF veterans, taking a specific look at levels of gambling problems, risk factors, and links between trauma, suicidality, and gambling harm.

Data for this project was collected as part of the Transition and Wellbeing Research Programme, the most comprehensive study undertaken in Australia on the impact of transitioning out of the military.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationMelbourne Australia
PublisherVictorian Responsible Gambling Foundation
Commissioning bodyDepartment of Defence (Australia)
Number of pages50
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2021
Externally publishedYes

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