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

Yoon, Sang Youl; Cummings, Sherry M.; Nugent, William R.; Forrest-Bank, Shandra S.

doi:10.1080/13607863.2020.1844144

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“…Perceived physical health during COVID-19 was measured on a six-point Likert scale from very poor (1) to excellent (6). Although experiences of violence have a serious impact on both older men and women (Easton & Kong, 2021; Yoon et al, 2022), gender differences have been identified in the rates of domestic violence, loneliness (Santos et al, 2020; Tobiasz-Adamczyk et al, 2014), and mental health outcomes (Kong & Easton, 2019; Yoon et al, 2020). Gender was assessed with a binary question and responses were coded as male (0) and female (1).…”

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“…Previous research has reported that all types of domestic violence are positively associated with negative health outcomes including anxiety (Arokach, 2006; Malik et al, 2021), depression, and suicidality regardless of the victims’ age or gender (Rahmani et al, 2019; Yoon & Cummings, 2019; Yoon et al, 2020, 2022). However, older victims reportedly suffered considerably higher levels of anxiety during the pandemic (Farhat et al, 2022; Sediri et al, 2020; Yoon & Choi, 2022).…”

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“…A previous study found that 47% of older women (55 and above) have experienced abuse (Fisher & Regan, 2006). Recent studies have shown that victims of domestic violence include both older males and females (Yoon et al, 2020, 2022). Studies have also shown that adverse relationships have a more destructive impact on older adults than younger people (Birditt et al, 2021; Yoon & Choi, 2022).…”

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“…Studies have also focused on caregivers (Makaroun et al, 2020, 2021) and risk factors (Farhat et al, 2022; Piquero et al, 2021; Yunus et al, 2021) rather than on protective factors against mental health outcomes after experiencing abuse. In general, older adults have received relatively little attention as victims of domestic violence and few studies have identified protective factors against domestic violence in later life (Yoon et al, 2022).…”

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“…A useful framework for this research is the stress process model (SPM) (Pearlin et al, 1981), which describes stressors, psychological stress outcomes, and mediators between stressors and stress outcomes in a connected process. In the SPM, coping skills and social support are characterized as mediators (Pearlin et al, 1981; Yoon & Choi, 2022; Yoon et al, 2022). Additionally, Pearlin and Bierman (2013) elaborated on the stress process that significant life events have a direct effect on mental health outcomes, and the sources of stress are linked to other stressors (Pearlin & Bierman, 2013).…”

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Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Resilience Among Older Adults in the U.S. During COVID-19

Yoon

Mahapatra

2023

J Aging Health

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Objectives The current study based on the Stress Process Model investigated the impact of experiences of domestic violence on mental health as well as resilience against negative mental health outcomes among older adults in U.S. during COVID-19. Method Participants included 522 older adults (ages 51–80 and older) living in US at the time of the survey. Path analysis using Mplus was employed. Results:The experience of domestic violence among older adults during the pandemic was positively associated with loneliness and anxiety directly and indirectly. However, resilience acted as a protective factor between the experiences of domestic violence and anxiety. Conclusion: The experience of domestic violence may increase loneliness and anxiety among older adults during challenging times; however, resilience may weaken these negative psychological outcomes both directly and indirectly. Findings and implications are discussed.

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Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Resilience Among Older Adults in the U.S. During COVID-19

Yoon

Mahapatra

2023

J Aging Health

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A systematic review of psychosocial protective factors against suicide and suicidality among older adults

Ki,

Lapierre,

Gim

et al. 2024

Int. Psychogeriatr.

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Background: Research on suicide rarely focuses on protective factors. The goal of this systematic review was to assess the evidence of the associations between protective factors and reduced suicidality among older adults. Method: First, a scoping review was conducted to identify pertinent terms that refer to various protective factors against suicidality. A systematic review, following the PRISMA guidelines, was then conducted on a selection of 15 protective factors (e.g., perceived control, well-being and quality of life, life satisfaction, purpose-in-life, resilience, coping, religiosity, hope, self-regulation, sense of belonging, mattering, positive relationship, social support, social connectedness, and social participation), with separate searches performed on each factor in five databases. Empirical studies were eligible if participants were adults aged 60 years and over, and if the studies reported predictive statistical analysis. Results: A total of 70 studies were retained for the review. Suicidal ideation was the main outcome measure (91%). Significant associations were consistently observed between all protective factors and reduced suicidal ideations or behaviors, particularly for purpose-in-life, resilience, and positive relationships, indicating that these are solid components for suicide prevention. Using scales, instead of a single item, to measure protective factors (e.g. life satisfaction) was more efficient to capture the associations. On the other hand, results were similar whether studies used subjective (e.g., sense of belonging) or objective (e.g., social connectedness) measures. Conclusion: Protective factors were inversely associated with suicidal ideation. Improving protective factors is essential for the development of late-life suicide prevention and interventions, instead of merely focusing on risk factors.

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Resilience, loneliness, and anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.

Mahapatra,

Yoon,

Ojha

et al. 2024

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

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

Cited by 6 publications

References 86 publications

Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Resilience Among Older Adults in the U.S. During COVID-19

Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Resilience Among Older Adults in the U.S. During COVID-19

A systematic review of psychosocial protective factors against suicide and suicidality among older adults

Resilience, loneliness, and anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.

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