The Relationship between Grief level and Suicidal Ideation of Elderly Living Alone and the Moderation Effect of Social Support.
10.5393/JAMCH.2018.43.1.031
- Author:
Jin Hyang LEE
1
;
Yeun Soon CHOI
;
Ki Soo PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Social Welfare, Koje College, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Grief;
Social support;
Suicidal ideation
- MeSH:
Aged*;
Education;
Grief*;
Humans;
Mental Health;
Suicidal Ideation*
- From:Journal of Agricultural Medicine & Community Health
2018;43(1):31-40
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to examine the moderating effect of social supports on the relationship between grief level and suicidal ideation of the elderly living alone. METHODS: We analyzed data from a questionnaire administered to subjects aged 65 years or older living alone for a 2017 community mental health project in Gyeongnam S city. To investigate the moderating effects of variables, we conducted a hierarchial regression analysis and confirmed the change R2. RESULTS: When adjusted for education and economic level, grief level had not a direct impact on suicidal ideation. And it was found that interdependent social support was moderating variables in the relationship of grief level and suicidal ideation of the elderly living alone. CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for appropriate programs that reduce suicidal ideation and therefore suicidal action. Moreover, it is especially necessary to enhance interdependent social supports.
