An Exploration of the Calls Received by the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling Help Hotline

<p>Studies that focus on crisis hotlines are abundant, however very few deal with the subject of gambling. The literature reviewed examines gambling as an addiction and the general existence of hotlines. This study examines the use of the hotline provided by the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling (KYCPG) in a dichotomous breakdown of gender. There are some significant differences between males and females, particularly regarding criminal behavior in the effort to recoup gambling losses or to continue gambling. An additional breakdown of seasonal and regional call logs further analyzes the use of the KYCPG hotline. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Justice Studies

Grantor dc:publisher

Eastern Kentucky University

Year

2011

Author dc:creator

• Jones, Carleigh

• Crime
• Gambling
• Hotlines
• Criminology and Criminal Justice

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2011 Carleigh Jones

Repository record dc:identifier

https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/36

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1035