Table 5 Perceived negative consequences of parental gambling ( N = 155)
Question Items | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
n(%) | n(%) | |
Factor 1: Disrupted family relationship | ||
5. Gambling led to conflicts between parents | 59 (38.1%) | 94 (60.6%) |
2. Gambling affected your relationship with parents | 53 (34.2%) | 101 (65.2%) |
3. Gambling parent(s) spent less time with you (e.g. talking, playing, family gatherings) | 51 (32.9%) | 103 (66.5%) |
1. Gambling parent(s) spent less time at home | 47 (30.3%) | 107 (69%) |
4. Gambling parent(s) failed to fulfill his/her Parental responsibilities | 45 (29%) | 109 (70.3%) |
8. Gambling parent(s) could not be trusted with money issues | 40 (25.8%) | 114 (73.5%) |
7. Felt insecure at home because of parental gambling problems | 37 (23.9%) | 117 (75.5%) |
6. Gambling parent begged to be given a chance to change | 31 (20%) | 123 (79.4%) |
Factor 2: Diminished need fulfillment | ||
14. Parental gambling affected learning at school | 22 (14.2%) | 132 (85.2%) |
13. Parental gambling affected social activities | 17 (11%) | 137 (88.4%) |
12. Parental gambling problem affects basic need (such as food and clothing) | 11 (7.1%) | 143 (92.3%) |
Factor 3: Family financial difficulties | ||
10. Financial problems at home because of gambling | 36 (23.2%) | 118 (76.1%) |
11. The gambling parent(s) asked for money to pay debts | 14 (9.0%) | 139 (89.7%) |
9. Annoyance/harassment due to gambling debts | 6 (3.9%) | 147 (94.8%) |