Open AccessCasino Gambling Among Urban Elders: Just Another Social Activity?
Author(s) -
Rochelle R. Zaranek,
Elizabeth E. Chapleski
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the journals of gerontology series b
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.578
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1758-5368
pISSN - 1079-5014
DOI - 10.1093/geronb/60.2.s74
Subject(s) - psychology , social activity , social psychology , gerontology , medicine
This study explored older adults' attitudes about a range of activities and determined characteristics associated with casino participation. Activity theory was used as conceptual framework to examine casino gambling as a newer social activity and to identify characteristics related to gambling behavior among elders.
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