The Relationship between Working in Same and Opposite Gender-Dominated Industries and Gambling Dependency in Men and Women

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Melanie Moon

I am a junior Science & Technology Studies major, and Education Studies minor from Lexington, Massachusetts. Outside of classes, I enjoy working with kids as a camp counselor in the summer and am a tutor at Traverse Square After-school Program during the year.

Abstract: This study examines the impact of industry gender dominance on gambling dependency behaviors, using data from the NESARC dataset. By analyzing industries classified as male- or female-dominated (65% or more of one gender was considered gender-dominated), alongside measures of gambling dependency symptoms, including shortening time between gambling sessions and difficulty quitting, occupational environments’ correlation with gambling behaviors was assessed. Preliminary findings reveal significant associations between industry gender dominance and gambling dependency, suggesting that male-dominated industries are associated with increased gambling dependency, though these effects diminish when controlling for individual gender. These findings highlight the importance of both work environments and gender identity in understanding gambling dependency behaviors.

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