AWARENESS OF SERVICES FOR GAMBLING PROBLEM AMONG RUSSIAN SPEAKING RESIDENTS IN FINLAN
Belchenko, Elina (2021)
Belchenko, Elina
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202104265878
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202104265878
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The aim of this research-oriented thesis is to investigate the level of awareness concerning services for gambling problems among Russian-speaking residents in Finland. This research also measures the demand for general social services provided in Russian language in Finland. Research was conducted with the support of non-governmental organization FARO. FARO has a project called Mapeli and this project provides services for Russian speaking people with a gambling problem in Finland and aims to spread awareness on the issue. Research was based on the needs of the Mapeli project. The research aims to support Mapeli by gathering relevant information on the target group and their needs.
Data was collected using anonymous online questionnaire for Russian-speaking residents in Finland. It was distributed online via closed Facebook groups for Russian-speaking people living in Finland and 116 respondents participated in the research. Results of the questionnaire were analyzed through qualitative descriptive analysis.
Results of the study show that the target group has a low level of awareness concerning available services that provide professional help to gambling problems. On the contrary to the low percentage of awareness, a high percentage of the participants reported that they have faced gambling related problems themselves or personally know someone who has. The problem is common and known among the target group and yet most of them do not have knowledge of available professional help.
Furthermore, 43% of the participants stated that they would rather seek professional help in Russian language if it was available. The results demonstrate that the services Mapeli provides are important for the target group. The Mapeli aims to promote their services and reach out to the people with gambling problem. It can be concluded that services provided in Russian language should be more promoted among the target group.
Data was collected using anonymous online questionnaire for Russian-speaking residents in Finland. It was distributed online via closed Facebook groups for Russian-speaking people living in Finland and 116 respondents participated in the research. Results of the questionnaire were analyzed through qualitative descriptive analysis.
Results of the study show that the target group has a low level of awareness concerning available services that provide professional help to gambling problems. On the contrary to the low percentage of awareness, a high percentage of the participants reported that they have faced gambling related problems themselves or personally know someone who has. The problem is common and known among the target group and yet most of them do not have knowledge of available professional help.
Furthermore, 43% of the participants stated that they would rather seek professional help in Russian language if it was available. The results demonstrate that the services Mapeli provides are important for the target group. The Mapeli aims to promote their services and reach out to the people with gambling problem. It can be concluded that services provided in Russian language should be more promoted among the target group.