Abstract
Purpose: People experiencing homelessness are being identified as a potentially vulnerable group in relation to gambling-related harm. The purpose of this paper is to explore the links between gambling-related harm and homelessness. Design/methodology/approach: A scoping review of the English-language literature was conducted in 2016-2017 using a wide range of international sources. Qualitative content analysis was employed to code and identify key themes within the literature. Findings: Five themes were identified: emerging knowledge about why people experiencing homelessness may participate in gambling; emerging knowledge about the prevalence of gambling within the homeless population; the likelihood that gambling-related harm is under-reported within the homeless population; emerging knowledge about the extent that people experiencing homelessness access gambling support services; and limited awareness about the potential impact of gambling participation among people experiencing homelessness. Originality/value: The paper reviews research concerning the links between gambling, gambling-related harm and homelessness, which may be relevant to those working with people experiencing homelessness.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 26-39 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Housing, Care and Support |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Mar 2018 |
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Keywords
- Gambling
- Gambling-related harm
- Homeless
- Homelessness
- Housing instability
- Scoping review