The associations between social support and negative social interaction with suicidal ideation in US Chinese older adults

Dong, XinQi; Bergren, Stephanie; Bei, Wang; Kozlov, Elissa

doi:10.1080/13607863.2019.1680953

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“…As to older adults in nursing homes, they seldom perceived having received enough social support because of less investment from the younger generation in respect and care than the required filial piety (Wong et al, 2006), and limited social support results in higher odds of suicidal ideation based on the IPTS. Empirical studies have found a negative association between social support and mental distress including suicidal ideation (Chao et al, 2018;Domènech-Abella et al, 2020;Dong et al, 2019), as shown in the sample of nursing home residents in this study, suggesting the effect of strengthening social support on the reduction of suicidal ideation. The interaction between self-esteem and social support was trivial (r = −.050), but it substantially intensified the buffering effect of social support on loneliness (r = .320) and significantly reduced the deteriorating effect of loneliness on suicidal ideation (r = −.817).…”

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The protective effect of self‐esteem on suicidal ideation among nursing home residents with limited social support in China: A cross‐sectional study

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Suicide in older adults is rising, particularly when compared to the youths who seldom have such a strong desire for death or have attempted suicide through lethal methods (Chiu et al., 2012;Karbeyaz et al., 2017). Suicide among older adults has attracted increasing global attention, intensifying the concern over suicide prevention in the aged population.Along with the ageing of population and the enduring impact of the one-child policy in China, more domiciliary older adults have been left unattended due to the increase in the number of youths migrating to the cities for better living. Unattended older adults with multiple deteriorating long-term conditions are increasing, and they suffer more than those who have their family around. A large number of older adults have had to move to nursing homes for immediate daily care due to the lack of family support (Qu et al., 2012). This

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“…Health and social support are prerequisites for a person to have well-being, and the progression of active aging is inextricably linked to the well-being of older people (27)(28)(29)(30). Older individuals are an essential group in society, and their health and well-being are intimately related to the stability and advancement of society (31).…”

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The health status, social support, and subjective well-being of older individuals: evidence from the Chinese General Social Survey

Zhang,

Sun

2024

Front. Public Health

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ObjectivesThis study aims to investigate the impact of health status and social support on the subjective well-being of older individuals.MethodsUsing data from the China General Social Survey 2017, this research analyzed 5,187 Chinese citizens aged 60 years and older. The predicted effect of each variable on subjective well-being was evaluated through hierarchical regression analysis. The direct and indirect effects of social support and health status on subjective well-being are examined based on a structural equation model.ResultsThe mental health and social support positively impact subjective well-being. Mental health mediates the effect of physical health on subjective well-being, and social support mediates the relationship between physical and mental health and subjective well-being.ConclusionThe findings provide strong evidence for the interrelationship mechanisms among the factors influencing subjective well-being. Consequently, improving mental health services and social support systems is advantageous for enhancing the well-being of Chinese seniors.

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

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Lapierre,

Gim

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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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The associations between social support and negative social interaction with suicidal ideation in US Chinese older adults

Cited by 3 publications

References 34 publications

The protective effect of self‐esteem on suicidal ideation among nursing home residents with limited social support in China: A cross‐sectional study

The protective effect of self‐esteem on suicidal ideation among nursing home residents with limited social support in China: A cross‐sectional study

The health status, social support, and subjective well-being of older individuals: evidence from the Chinese General Social Survey

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

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