How spousal physical abuse impacts suicidal ideation among community-dwelling older adults: the effects of protective factors

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact on suicidal ideation (SI) of having experienced spousal physical abuse and the possible effects of protective factors on the relationship between depressive symptoms and SI among community-dwelling older adults. Using Wisconsin Longitudinal Study da...

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Published in:Aging & mental health 2022, Vol.26 (1), p.130-139
Main Authors: Yoon, Sukyung, Cummings, Sherry, Nugent, William R., Forrest-Bank, Shandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abuse
Adults
Aged
community-dwelling older adults
Coping
Cross-Sectional Studies
Depression - epidemiology
depressive symptoms
Emotions
Geriatric psychiatry
Humans
Impact analysis
Independent Living
Indirect effects
Intimate partner violence
Longitudinal Studies
Medical screening
Mental depression
moderating effect
Older people
Path analysis
Physical Abuse
Protective Factors
Risk Factors
Risk reduction
Social interactions
Social support
spouse/partner physical abuse
Suicidal behavior
Suicidal Ideation
Suicide
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Summary:The purpose of this study is to examine the impact on suicidal ideation (SI) of having experienced spousal physical abuse and the possible effects of protective factors on the relationship between depressive symptoms and SI among community-dwelling older adults. Using Wisconsin Longitudinal Study data (N = 6,125), a path analysis was conducted to examine the impact of spousal physical abuse on SI and test the possible effects of protective factors. First, the experience of spousal physical abuse had a significant impact on both depressive symptoms and SI. Second, problem-focused coping, social support, and having a family confidant reduced depressive symptoms directly and mitigated SI indirectly. Third, emotional-focused coping had both direct and indirect effects on depressive symptoms and SI, leading to increases in both. Fourth, although the practical significance may be small, emotional-focused coping worked as a moderator between depressive symptoms and SI. Interventions are necessary to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors of depressive symptoms and SI among older adults. In addition, regular screening tests of Intimate Partner Violence, depressive symptoms and SI are recommended.
ISSN:1360-7863
1364-6915
DOI:10.1080/13607863.2020.1844144