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[Suicide in the elderly from a gender perspective].

Stela Nazareth Meneghel¹, Denise Machado Duran Gutierrez, Raimunda Magalhães da Silva

¹Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 90620-110, Brazil. stelameneghel@gmail.com

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Elderly men experiencing a crisis in hegemonic masculinity and women facing gendered vulnerabilities related to caregiving and work are at higher risk for suicide. Societal gender norms significantly impact suicidal behavior in older adults.

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Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Published on: May 31, 2021

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sociology
Public Health

Context:

Aging populations worldwide face unique mental health challenges.
Suicide among the elderly is a critical public health concern.
The influence of gender roles on mental health outcomes in later life requires deeper investigation.

Purpose:

To explore the relationship between suicide and aging through a gender lens.
To examine the impact of socially constructed masculinity and femininity on elderly suicide.
To identify gender-specific vulnerabilities contributing to suicidal behavior in older adults.

Summary:

This qualitative study analyzed 50 psychosocial autopsies of elderly individuals who died by suicide in Brazil.
Key findings reveal gender vulnerabilities: elderly women experiencing 'gender destiny' (loss of caregiving/work roles) and elderly men facing a crisis in hegemonic masculinity (loss of provider role due to retirement/illness).
Gender norms, honor codes, power imbalances, and stereotypes were identified as significant factors influencing suicidal behavior in both genders.

Impact:

Highlights the critical role of gender in understanding suicide risk among the elderly.
Informs the development of gender-sensitive suicide prevention strategies for aging populations.
Underscores the need to address societal expectations of masculinity and femininity in geriatric mental healthcare.