J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2015 Sep;24(3):196-206. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2015.24.3.196.

Factors Influencing Family-function in Families of Pathological Gamblers

• Yang S
• Hong JA

• KMID: 2198185
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2015.24.3.196

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to identify levels of family function, codependency, depression, and self-esteem, and to identify factors influencing family function in families pathological gamblers.
METHODS
A cross-sectional survey design was used. Participants in the survey for this study were 103 families pathological gamblers from gambling counseling G center in Gyung-gi province. Data were collected from January to December, 2012 using self-report structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and Stepwise regression with SAS program.
RESULTS
Codependency, depression, self-esteem and family function showed strong correlations (p<.001). Family status, type of housing tenure, codependency and self-esteem were identified as factors influencing family function in families pathological gamblers. These variables explained 27% of family function.
CONCLUSION
Findings of this study suggest that these variables should be considered in developing nursing intervention programs to improve family function in families pathological gamblers.

Keyword

Gambling; Family health; Codependency; Self concept

MeSH Terms

Codependency (Psychology)
Counseling
Cross-Sectional Studies
Depression
Family Health
Gambling
Housing
Humans
Nursing
Self Concept

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