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Abstract
There is a lack of research investigating Pacific peoples' gambling within a New Zealand context. In this paper, data about gambling activity (rather than problem gambling) are presented from the first data collection point for a cohort of mothers who are part of the longitudinal Pacific Islands Families study. The results indicate that gambling behaviour could be influenced by cultural differences. For example, Tongans are more likely to gamble than Samoans, and those who undertake traditional gift giving customs are likely to spend more money on gambling than those who do not. This paper identifies a need for research on Pacific peoples' gambling to acknowledge ethnic-specific cultural influences on gambling practices.
Notes
1. An earlier and less comprehensive version of part of this paper detailing gambling participation only (excluding expenditure and criticism) was presented at the International Gambling Conference (‘Gambling and Problem Gambling in New Zealand: Taking Stock and Moving Forward on Policy, Practice and Research’) held in Auckland, New Zealand (13–14 May 2004) and has been published in the conference proceedings.