The effects of ego-resilience, social support, and depression on suicidal ideation among the elderly in South Korea

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 444-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung Sook Cha ◽  
Hung Sa Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
South Korea ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Ego Resilience

scholarly journals Suicidal ideation associated with depression and social support: a survey-based analysis of older adults in South Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bum Jung KIM ◽  
Taesuk KIHL
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Gyeonggi Province ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background This study examined the effect of depression on suicidal ideation among older adults in South Korea. Furthermore, this study investigated how social support, as a factor that reduces depression among older adults, mediates the relationship between depression and suicidal ideation. Methods Based on a survey of 260 older adults in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, suicidal ideation, depression, and social support were evaluated using the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation, the Center of Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and the Measurement of Social Support in the Elderly, respectively. Results A multiple regression analysis confirmed that depression and social support were significantly associated with suicidal ideation. Based on path analysis, we found that social support mediated the relationship between depression and suicidal ideation. Conclusions Therefore, this study provides concrete insights for policymakers and social workers about how suicidal ideation among older adults may be diminished. Particularly, the role of depression and social support in suicidal ideation is a matter of concern for older adults in South Korea.

Attachment anxiety, depression, and perceived social support: a moderated mediation model of suicide ideation among the elderly

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Awirut Oonarom ◽  
Tinakon Wongpakaran ◽  
Pimolpun Kuntawong ◽  
Nahathai Wongpakaran
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Attachment Anxiety ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Objectives: Issues concerning the association among attachment anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation among the elderly have rarely been explored. The present study investigated the relationship among attachment anxiety, depression and perceived support concerning suicidal ideation among older people. Design: Cross-sectional study Setting: Tertiary care settings Participants: The authors recruited 191 elderly patients from 10 tertiary care settings in Thailand Measurements: Participants provided data on their suicidal ideation and suicidal attempt using Module C of the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Their attachment anxiety was assessed using the revised Experience of Close Relationship questionnaire (ECR-R-18), while their level of depression was investigated using the Geriatric Depression Scale. In addition, their perception of being supported was ascertained using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. We performed two mediation analyses and moderation analyses separately using the product of coefficients approach. First, we created a mediation model to examine the role of attachment anxiety and depression on suicidal ideation. Second, a moderated mediation model was created to explore the relationship of perceived social support as a moderator of depression. Results: We found that depression significantly mediated the association between attachment anxiety and suicidal ideation. The association between depression and suicidal ideation was moderated by the level of perceived social support. Conclusion: Findings of this study may broaden our understanding of how suicidal ideation develops among the elderly and further stimulate future research exploring the interaction of positive and negative factors of suicidality among the elderly. Implications of the findings were also discussed.

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