An ecological and life course analysis of binge drinking and problem gambling among Indigenous populations in Canada
The focus of this thesis was to better understand the link between social environments: namely, the school and workplace; and addictive behaviour among Indigenous youth and adults in Canada. Secondary datasets were accessed and analyzed. Data derived from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey was used...
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ftunivlethb:oai:opus.uleth.ca:10133/4842 2023-05-15T16:16:58+02:00 An ecological and life course analysis of binge drinking and problem gambling among Indigenous populations in Canada Mason, Erin University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences Currie, Cheryl L. Awosoga, Olu A. 2017 application/pdf https://hdl.handle.net/10133/4842 en_US eng Lethbridge, Alta : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences Health Sciences Thesis (University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences) https://hdl.handle.net/10133/4842 addictive behaviours Indigenous peoples resilience school environment social determinants of health workplace environment Binge drinking Indigenous youth -- Canada Indigenous youth -- Alcohol use -- Canada Peer pressure in adolescence Indigenous high school students -- Alcohol use -- Canada Compulsive gambling Job satisfaction Life change events Work environment Indigenous men -- Canada Indigenous men -- Gambling -- Canada Indigenous women -- Canada Indigenous women -- Gambling -- Canada Thesis 2017 ftunivlethb 2021-06-27T07:19:44Z The focus of this thesis was to better understand the link between social environments: namely, the school and workplace; and addictive behaviour among Indigenous youth and adults in Canada. Secondary datasets were accessed and analyzed. Data derived from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey was used to examine the impacts of the school environment, extracurricular activity, and peer risk behaviour on binge drinking among First Nations and Métis youth aged 15 to 24 living in urban environments. Results indicate that peer risk behaviour was the strongest determinant of binge drinking, but that the school environment both positively and negatively influenced peer behaviour making it an important target for interventions to reduce binge drinking. Results suggest increased opportunities for extracurricular activities at school may also reduce binge drinking among Indigenous youth, particularly among those disengaged from school. Data derived from the Quinte Longitudinal Study was used to examine the role of trauma and changes in job satisfaction and stressful life events on at-risk gambling behaviour among employed Indigenous adults. Overall, results indicate that those who were more satisfied in their work were less likely to engage in at-risk gambling. Among Indigenous women, those who experienced more stressful life events were more likely to engage in at-risk gambling. These findings highlight the need for policies and programs aimed upstream to improve work and school environments and reduce structural inequalities. Alberta Gambling Research Institute Thesis First Nations University of Lethbridge Institutional Repository Canada |
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addictive behaviours Indigenous peoples resilience school environment social determinants of health workplace environment Binge drinking Indigenous youth -- Canada Indigenous youth -- Alcohol use -- Canada Peer pressure in adolescence Indigenous high school students -- Alcohol use -- Canada Compulsive gambling Job satisfaction Life change events Work environment Indigenous men -- Canada Indigenous men -- Gambling -- Canada Indigenous women -- Canada Indigenous women -- Gambling -- Canada |
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addictive behaviours Indigenous peoples resilience school environment social determinants of health workplace environment Binge drinking Indigenous youth -- Canada Indigenous youth -- Alcohol use -- Canada Peer pressure in adolescence Indigenous high school students -- Alcohol use -- Canada Compulsive gambling Job satisfaction Life change events Work environment Indigenous men -- Canada Indigenous men -- Gambling -- Canada Indigenous women -- Canada Indigenous women -- Gambling -- Canada Mason, Erin University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences An ecological and life course analysis of binge drinking and problem gambling among Indigenous populations in Canada |
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addictive behaviours Indigenous peoples resilience school environment social determinants of health workplace environment Binge drinking Indigenous youth -- Canada Indigenous youth -- Alcohol use -- Canada Peer pressure in adolescence Indigenous high school students -- Alcohol use -- Canada Compulsive gambling Job satisfaction Life change events Work environment Indigenous men -- Canada Indigenous men -- Gambling -- Canada Indigenous women -- Canada Indigenous women -- Gambling -- Canada |
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The focus of this thesis was to better understand the link between social environments: namely, the school and workplace; and addictive behaviour among Indigenous youth and adults in Canada. Secondary datasets were accessed and analyzed. Data derived from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey was used to examine the impacts of the school environment, extracurricular activity, and peer risk behaviour on binge drinking among First Nations and Métis youth aged 15 to 24 living in urban environments. Results indicate that peer risk behaviour was the strongest determinant of binge drinking, but that the school environment both positively and negatively influenced peer behaviour making it an important target for interventions to reduce binge drinking. Results suggest increased opportunities for extracurricular activities at school may also reduce binge drinking among Indigenous youth, particularly among those disengaged from school. Data derived from the Quinte Longitudinal Study was used to examine the role of trauma and changes in job satisfaction and stressful life events on at-risk gambling behaviour among employed Indigenous adults. Overall, results indicate that those who were more satisfied in their work were less likely to engage in at-risk gambling. Among Indigenous women, those who experienced more stressful life events were more likely to engage in at-risk gambling. These findings highlight the need for policies and programs aimed upstream to improve work and school environments and reduce structural inequalities. Alberta Gambling Research Institute |
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Currie, Cheryl L. Awosoga, Olu A. |
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Mason, Erin University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences |
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An ecological and life course analysis of binge drinking and problem gambling among Indigenous populations in Canada |
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An ecological and life course analysis of binge drinking and problem gambling among Indigenous populations in Canada |
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An ecological and life course analysis of binge drinking and problem gambling among Indigenous populations in Canada |
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An ecological and life course analysis of binge drinking and problem gambling among Indigenous populations in Canada |
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An ecological and life course analysis of binge drinking and problem gambling among Indigenous populations in Canada |
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ecological and life course analysis of binge drinking and problem gambling among indigenous populations in canada |
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Lethbridge, Alta : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences |
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