Suicidality among older Australian adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22070722 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Britt Klein (0000-0003-2912-8043, Federation University, corresponding author), Kerrie Shandley (0000-0001-7844-4443, Federation University), Sue Mclaren (0000-0002-4121-2320, Federation University), Lisa Clinnick (Federation University), Huy Van Nguyen (0000-0001-6826-6188, Federation University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Pages | 992884-992884 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-09 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2022.992884 |
| PMID | 36699867 |
| OpenAlex | W4313945598 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 17 |
Background: Vulnerability to suicidality is a concern among older adults, particularly as this proportion of the population is growing. Determining what factors contribute to suicidality will help to create a framework for understanding and assessing suicidal risk among older adults and developing effective treatments. This study examined suicidality among older Australian adults. Methods: This study forms part of a larger study to trial a survey to collect cross-sectional data on the mental and physical health of older Australian adults across time. One hundred and fourteen Australian residents aged 65 years and over completed an anonymous survey online or by returning a paper-and-pencil version of the survey by post. The survey took approximately 25 min to complete and comprised of (1) sociodemographic questions (e.g., age, gender, education), (2) validated questionnaires measuring depression, general anxiety, psychological distress, insomnia, substance dependence, problem gambling, and stress, and (3) mental and physical health and wellbeing items (e.g., religiosity, assistance with daily tasks, and mental health service usage in the last 12-months). The dependent variable, suicidality, was measured by asking participants whether they had ever seriously thought about committing suicide. Results: -tests. The results found suicidality to be significantly associated with lower levels of satisfaction with the frequency of seeing and/or communicating with friends, and inadequate levels of community engagement. Conclusion: The results of this survey reinforce the importance of social connectedness as a central and significant protective factor against suicidality among older adults
Anxiety · Environmental health · Mental health · Poison control · Population · Psychiatry · Suicidal ideation · Suicide prevention · Clinical Psychology · Frailty in Older Adults · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Psychology · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies · Gerontology
Why People Die by Suicide
The Patient Health Questionnaire Somatic, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptom Scales
A Brief Measure for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The social readjustment rating scale
Development and validation of a geriatric depression screening scale
The PHQ-9
Benefits of Having Friends in Older Ages
Insomnia Symptoms, Nightmares, and Suicidal Ideation in Older Adults
| Citations per year | 0.67 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |