J Agric Med Community Health.  2018 Mar;43(1):31-40. 10.5393/JAMCH.2018.43.1.031.

The Relationship between Grief level and Suicidal Ideation of Elderly Living Alone and the Moderation Effect of Social Support

• Lee JH
• Choi YS
• Park KS

• KMID: 2436375
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5393/JAMCH.2018.43.1.031

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.

Keyword

Grief; Social support; Suicidal ideation

MeSH Terms

Aged*
Education
Grief*
Humans
Mental Health
Suicidal Ideation*