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Kieran M O'Gorman1,2, Michael J Wilson1,2, Zac E Seidler1,2,3
1Orygen, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|September 9, 2022
Summary
Men using avoidant coping strategies face higher suicide risk, with male-type depression symptoms acting as a key mediator. Early screening for these depression symptoms is crucial for identifying at-risk men.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health Research
- Men's Health
Background:
- Avoidant coping behaviors in men are linked to increased suicide risk.
- The underlying mechanisms connecting avoidant coping and suicidal ideation in men require further investigation.
- Male-type depression symptoms, characterized by anger and emotion suppression, are prevalent but often under-researched in relation to coping.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if male-type depression symptoms mediate the relationship between avoidant coping and suicidal/self-harm ideation in men.
- To identify specific mechanisms linking coping strategies to mental health outcomes in a male population.
- To inform targeted interventions for men's mental well-being, especially during stressful periods like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Online survey data from 606 Australian men (mean age = 50.11 years) collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Mediation analyses were employed to assess the role of male-type depression symptoms (using the Male Depression Risk Scale).
- Analyses controlled for age, resilience, financial stress, and government restrictions experienced during the pandemic.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between avoidant coping and suicidal/self-harm ideation (r = 0.45, p < 0.001).
- Male-type depression symptoms significantly mediated the relationship between avoidant coping and suicidal/self-harm ideation (R² = 0.29, P = 0.36, p < 0.001).
- The findings highlight the crucial role of depression symptoms in men's coping and suicide risk.
Conclusions:
- Male-type depression symptoms are a significant mediator linking avoidant coping to suicidal and self-harm ideation in men.
- Screening for male-type depression symptoms is essential for identifying men at elevated risk.
- Interventions should focus on supporting men in developing adaptive coping strategies, particularly amidst psychosocial stressors.
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