Testing the Effectiveness of a Salutogenic Model for Reducing Suicidal Tendencies in a Population of Elderly and Young Adults

Wilchek‐Aviad, Yael; Cohen-Louck, Keren

doi:10.1177/0030222820919186

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“…COVID-19 caused high mortality rates among older adults and raised a concern that they might also be at high risk of psychological distress and depression (Qiu et al, 2020 ). In fact, some studies show that the levels of depression (Wilchek-Aviad and Cohen-Louck, 2020 ) and fear (Shechory-Bitton and Cohen-Louck, 2020 ) are higher among older adults than young adults. Nevertheless, many studies indicate a decline in anxiety and fear with aging and argue that aging is a protective factor (Russac et al, 2007 ; Charles and Carstensen, 2010 ; Mather, 2016 ).…”

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Predicting Individual Function During COVID-19 Lockdown: Depression, Fear of COVID-19, Age, and Employment

Levy

Cohen-Louck

2021

Front. Psychol.

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This study aims to identify the significance of age and employment to individual function during COVID-19. An online survey included 509 Israeli citizens, ages 18–78, who reported individual function, depression, fears related to COVID-19 and demographic characteristics. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis showed a good fit between our model and the data. Age and employment were negatively associated with depression and economic fears related to COVID-19 that, in turn, were negatively associated with individual function. The effect of age and employment on individual function was fully mediated via depression and economic fears related to COVID-19. The discussion addresses our findings in the context of the victimization paradox. Although COVID-19 related health complications are more frequent among older adults, our results suggest that practitioners responsible for public mental health during viral pandemics should consider young age and unemployment as risk factors for depression and low individual function.

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Predicting Individual Function During COVID-19 Lockdown: Depression, Fear of COVID-19, Age, and Employment

Levy

Cohen-Louck

2021

Front. Psychol.

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“…Higher SOC levels were associated with less perceived stress (r = − 0.155) 33 , and older adults with higher SOC levels had more positive self-perceptions regarding aging 37 . Three studies demonstrated a negative association between one's SOC and depression 30,33,44 , and older adults with higher SOC scores had significantly lower depression levels than those with lower SOC scores 12,37,46 . Glück et al 36 demonstrated that the posttraumatic stress reaction to World War II was milder when older survivors had higher SOC levels (r = − 0.58).…”

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The association between sense of coherence and health outcomes among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review

Lv¹,

Qian²,

Deng³

et al. 2023

Interdisciplinary Nursing Research

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Objective: The objective of this study was to systematically review evidence of the association between the sense of coherence (SOC) and health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: Six databases, including PubMed, Web of Sciences, Scopus, CINAHL Plus with full text (EBSCO), OVID, and the Cochrane Library, were thoroughly searched. The checklist developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale were used to assess the quality of the relevant studies. Results: Twenty-nine studies were included in this review. Generally, higher SOC levels are associated with better physical health (less symptom reporting, better functional status, less disability, better daily activity ability, less pain, better sleep quality, and better oral health) and better psychological health (less perceived stress, more positive self-perception of aging, less depression, and less posttraumatic stress reaction) in older adults. Higher SOC levels are also correlated with greater preventive/self-management behaviors ability, subjective well-being, adjustment to aging later in life, cumulative survival, quality of life, life satisfaction, and self-perceived health. Higher SOC levels are a vital mediators or moderators of health in older adults. Conclusions: The SOC is a protective factor for the health of community-dwelling older adults. Interventions targeting improvement in SOC levels should be developed and implemented to facilitate active aging in older adults.

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“…Guevara et al (50) state that SOC develops during the early stages of life (childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood) and changes only in the face of important situations that occur in the immediate and distant environment of the individual, where it becomes a protective factor against anxiety, stress, and depression, in addition to favoring optimism, strength, self-control, and coping capacity, all positive factors for the mental health of this population group (50). Thus, the SOC becomes a kind of meter that reflects the coping and resilience of young people in the face of stressful events and their association with the development of suicidal ideas and behaviors (51).…”

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Suicide in colombian adolescents and young adults between 2015–2020: a contribution of nursing to disciplinary analysis

Arias-Gallego

Morantes-Rolón

Montoya-Ladino

et al. 2021

Hacia Promoc. Salud

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Objective: To conduct a literature search on suicide in Colombian adolescents and young adults between 2015– 2020 in the light of nursing analysis. Method: A qualitative, retrospective, cross-sectional documentary review of published articles on suicide in Colombian adolescents and young adults between 2015–2020. A database was built in Excel 2019 with the information collected, the main ideas of the articles were summarized and then the data were grouped by categories. Results: The field of Psychology is the most involved in studies on suicide in Colombia. Therefore, a theoretical gap was found in the field of Nursing. Documents related to protective factors are scarce, compared with the ones on risk factors. Affective ties and support from family and friends are the most important protective factors. With regard to the risk factors related to suicide, family dysfunction and a bad relationship with the family were the most salient. In the articles found, the use of the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation (PANSI) inventory predominated. Conclusions: The challenge for nursing professionals, as care agents, is to be leaders in addressing suicidal spectrum behaviors, putting into practice the metaparadigm of the discipline, as these concepts assist in detecting changes in the physical and mental health of young people and taking preventive action. The outlook of the health sector must go beyond risk assessment and be directed towards strengthening the positive and protective aspects for young people according to the salutogenic approach.

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Testing the Effectiveness of a Salutogenic Model for Reducing Suicidal Tendencies in a Population of Elderly and Young Adults

Cited by 5 publications

References 44 publications

Predicting Individual Function During COVID-19 Lockdown: Depression, Fear of COVID-19, Age, and Employment

Predicting Individual Function During COVID-19 Lockdown: Depression, Fear of COVID-19, Age, and Employment

The association between sense of coherence and health outcomes among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review

Suicide in colombian adolescents and young adults between 2015–2020: a contribution of nursing to disciplinary analysis

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