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¹Department of Psychology at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA.

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Self-concealment, hiding distressing information, links to suicidal behaviors in young adults. In older adults, it relates to depressive symptoms, not suicidal behaviors.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Gerontology
Mental Health Research

Background:

Self-concealment, the act of hiding distressing personal information, is understudied in relation to suicidal behaviors.
Existing research on self-concealment primarily involves younger adult populations.
Understanding self-concealment is crucial for developing interventions for individuals with suicidal ideation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between self-concealment and suicidal behaviors in younger adults.
To examine the association between self-concealment and depressive symptoms in older adults (65+).
To assess the link between self-concealment and suicidal behaviors in older adults.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study design.
Involved college-aged students and adults aged 65 and older.
Assessed self-concealment, depressive symptoms, and suicidal behaviors through self-report measures.

Main Results:

Self-concealment significantly correlated with suicidal behaviors in younger adults.
A significant relationship was found between self-concealment and depressive symptoms in older adults.
The association between self-concealment and suicidal behaviors was not significant among older adults.

Conclusions:

Self-concealment is a relevant factor in suicidal behaviors among younger individuals.
Self-concealment is linked to depressive symptoms in older adults, highlighting its impact on mental health in this demographic.
Further research is needed to understand the nuances of self-concealment across different age groups and its specific links to suicidal behaviors.