Table 1 Sample characteristics
Characteristic | Participants (n = 26) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
 Female | 15 | 57.7 |
 Male | 11 | 42.3 |
Age | ||
 25–34 | 4 | 15.4 |
 35–44 | 3 | 11.5 |
 45–54 | 4 | 15.4 |
 55–64 | 10 | 38.5 |
 65+ | 5 | 19.2 |
Level of education | ||
 Less than year 12 (did not complete secondary school) | 5 | 19.2 |
 Year 12 (completed secondary school) | 2 | 7.7 |
 Trade or TAFE qualification (vocational qualification) | 6 | 23.1 |
 Tertiary (university) qualification | 13 | 50.0 |
Employment | ||
 Employed full time | 8 | 30.8 |
 Employed part time | 6 | 23.1 |
 Unemployed and looking for work | 5 | 19.2 |
 Not employed and not looking for work | 7 | 26.9 |
Country of birth | ||
 Australia | 18 | 69.2 |
 Elsewhere | 8 | 30.8 |
Problem Gambling Severity Index | ||
 Non-problem gambling or non-gambler | 8 | 30.8 |
 Low-risk gambling | 1 | 3.8 |
 Moderate-risk gambling | 11 | 42.3 |
 Problem gambling | 6 | 23.1 |
Individual advocacy and/or peer support | ||
 Advocacy | 14 | 53.8 |
 Peer support | 3 | 11.5 |
 Both | 9 | 34.6 |