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[Suicide attempts among the elderly]

I Kjølseth1, O Ekeberg

  • 1Klinikk for geriatri og rehabilitering, Ullevål sykehus, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|January 24, 1998
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Difficult childhoods and low self-esteem contribute to suicide attempts in older adults. Poor emotional support and a sense of worthlessness were key factors in these life stories.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Context:

  • Examines the life narratives of older adults who have attempted suicide.
  • Focuses on individuals with a mean age of 73 years, comprising six females and three males.
  • Utilizes qualitative methods to analyze in-depth interview data.

Purpose:

  • To explore and describe the life stories and contributing factors leading to suicide attempts in an elderly population.
  • To understand the psychological and social themes prevalent in the life experiences of individuals who have attempted suicide.

Summary:

  • Identifies five key themes in life stories: childhood survival, enduring hardship, present coping, future expectations tied to contribution, and reflections on autonomy.
  • Highlights a common thread of difficult childhoods, lack of emotional support, underdeveloped basic trust, and self-esteem contingent on productivity.

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  • Concludes that a diminished capacity to work or give led to feelings of worthlessness and unbearable life circumstances, culminating in suicide attempts.

    • Impact:

    • Provides insight into the long-term psychological impact of adverse childhood experiences and emotional neglect.
    • Informs the development of targeted interventions for elderly individuals at risk of suicide.
    • Emphasizes the importance of emotional support and self-worth independent of productivity in preventing suicide among older adults.