Twentieth International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations

Abstract

This study examines the gambling habits of African Americans in the United States. It has been well established that problem gambling is harmful to psychological and physical health. People who live with this addiction, for example, may experience depression, migraines, mental distress, intestinal disorders, and other anxiety-related issues. While present in all racial groups, gambling disorders are not evenly distributed. Blacks are more likely than others to become problem gamblers. Ultimately, this work highlights the magnitude of this phenomenon in the African American community, uncovers the primary rationales for addiction in this population, discusses the negative consequences, and proposes productive solutions.