Banks, J. and Waters, J. orcid.org/0000-0003-0261-7349 (2023) An examination of the interrelationship between disordered gambling and intimate partner violence. International Review of Victimology, 29 (2). pp. 277-292. ISSN 0269-7580
Abstract
In response to the liberalisation and deregulation of gambling across much of the Western world, academics continue to examine gambling-related harms that result from the increased availability of gambling products and services. This paper explores the interrelationship between disordered gambling and intimate partner violence. Qualitative data were derived from interviews with 26 female research participants, illustrating how intimate partner violence perpetrated by men with gambling disorders is often instrumental in nature. The narratives of our respondents indicated that coercive and controlling practices were employed by the intimate partner with a gambling disorder to (a) access money for gambling; (b) hide their gambling behaviour from others; (c) assuage their guilt and apportion blame to the female partner for their disordered gambling and abusive behaviour. Consideration is given to how criminal justice, domestic violence, victim and gambling support agencies may best address the needs of partners and families impacted by disordered gambling.
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Keywords: | Gambling; gambling-related harm; intimate partner violence; coercive and controlling behaviour |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > School of Law (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 20 Apr 2023 09:02 |
Last Modified: | 20 Apr 2023 09:02 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/02697580211065508 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/02697580211065508 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:198308 |