Prediction Model of Suicidal Ideation in Elderly Men Living Alone Based on Ecological System Theory.
10.5393/JAMCH.2017.42.2.057
- Author:
Si Myung HONG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Cheongam College, Korea. mac216@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Depression;
Self concept;
Suicidal ideation
- MeSH:
Aged*;
Depression;
Ecosystem*;
Gyeongsangbuk-do;
Humans;
Male;
Nursing;
Patient Selection;
Self Concept;
Social Isolation;
Suicidal Ideation*
- From:Journal of Agricultural Medicine & Community Health
2017;42(2):57-68
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: This study was performed to build the predictive model of suicidal ideation of elderly men living alone. METHODS: As for the subject, 251 subjects suitable for the selection criteria were selected among elderly men living alone above 65 years old in one region in Gyeongnam and three regions in Gyeongbuk. The data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and Amos version 18.0. RESULTS: The goodness-of-fit test result of hypothetical model were suitable for recommended level: χ²/df=1.47, RMR=.04, GFI=.92, AGFI=.90, CFI=.95, IFI=.95, RMSEA=.04. Self-esteem, individual coping, family cohesion, social support, social activity, and depression explained 55% of the model of suicidal ideation. The most influential direct factor of suicidal ideation was self-esteem, and social isolation was the most influential indirect influence on suicidal ideation. CONCLUSION: To sum up the above results, if we promote the researched variables of self-esteem, family cohesion, social activity, individual coping and social support in addition to developing and utilizing an efficient customized suicidal prevention nursing intervention program thereby reducing depression and social isolation, suicidal ideation of elderly men living alone would be prevented.
