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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 39-55 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Australian Social Work |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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A Narrative Analysis of Help-seeking Behaviour and Critical Change Points for Recovering Problem Gamblers : The Power of Storytelling. / Nuske, Elaine; Hing, Nerilee.
In: Australian Social Work, Vol. 66, No. 1, 01.03.2013, p. 39-55.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - A Narrative Analysis of Help-seeking Behaviour and Critical Change Points for Recovering Problem Gamblers
T2 - The Power of Storytelling
AU - Nuske, Elaine
AU - Hing, Nerilee
PY - 2013/3/1
Y1 - 2013/3/1
N2 - Proportionately few problem gamblers seek formal help for gambling problems. However, research into gambling help-seeking behaviour is limited, especially qualitative studies capturing experiences of recovery. This paper conducted narrative analysis of in-depth interviews relating the help-seeking behaviour of 10 recovering problem gamblers. A common temporal sequence moved from self-help, professional and nonprofessional help, then returned to self-help, in a journey that emphasised the importance of their sharing of narratives. Key themes in the plot structures were: self-loathing and loss of identity; fear of failure, of the loss of the gambling experience, and of being judged; negotiation of control, being in control, and needing to be in control; changing based on insight, cognitive behavioural interventions, or integrative interventions; and finally, the shared narrative. The findings highlight the need for policy makers and practitioners to acknowledge the power of narrative and to open the door to a broader community awareness of problem gambling.
AB - Proportionately few problem gamblers seek formal help for gambling problems. However, research into gambling help-seeking behaviour is limited, especially qualitative studies capturing experiences of recovery. This paper conducted narrative analysis of in-depth interviews relating the help-seeking behaviour of 10 recovering problem gamblers. A common temporal sequence moved from self-help, professional and nonprofessional help, then returned to self-help, in a journey that emphasised the importance of their sharing of narratives. Key themes in the plot structures were: self-loathing and loss of identity; fear of failure, of the loss of the gambling experience, and of being judged; negotiation of control, being in control, and needing to be in control; changing based on insight, cognitive behavioural interventions, or integrative interventions; and finally, the shared narrative. The findings highlight the need for policy makers and practitioners to acknowledge the power of narrative and to open the door to a broader community awareness of problem gambling.
U2 - 10.1080/0312407X.2012.715656
DO - 10.1080/0312407X.2012.715656
M3 - Article
VL - 66
SP - 39
EP - 55
JO - Australian Social Work
JF - Australian Social Work
SN - 0312-407X
IS - 1
ER -