Factors associated with suicidal ideation: Comparisons between elderly living alone and living with others using

Cho, Myong Sun

doi:10.14367/kjhep.2019.36.2.53

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“…독거보다는 배우자나 자녀와 동거하는 노인의 우울이 낮았으며, 가족동거노인은 노 인부부에 비해 우울이 높은 것으로 조사되어 가구형태에 따른 노인의 우울은 차이가 있음이 확인되었다 [5,9]. 지금까지 노인의 가구형태와 우울에 대한 연구는 주로 독 거노인가구와 동거노인가구 [10], 독거노인가구와 배우자동 거노인가구 [11]로 구분하여 우울을 조사한 연구들로 동거노 인가구의 동거인을 노부모, 부부, 자녀, 손자녀, 형제, 친인척 등을 포함시켜 분석하였다 [10] (Table 1).…”

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Factors Influencing Depression in Older Adults According to Family Structure (Older Adults Living with Adult Children, a Spouse, or Alone): Data from the 2020 National Older Koreans Data

Yun¹,

Lee²

2022

J Korean Gerontol Nurs

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Purpose: This descriptive research study aimed to identify the factors that influence depression according to household type (older adults who live with a spouse, adult children, or alone).Methods: A total of 9,790 older adults were selected and analyzed using the 2020 National Older Koreans data. A Rao-Scott x2 test was conducted to evaluate the differences in the individual, health-behavior, and mental-health factors according to family structure. A complex samples logistic regression was used to analyze the factors that influence depression according to family structure.Results: Depression according to family structure was in the order of older adults who live alone, with adult children, or a spouse (p<.001). Total income, number of chronic diseases, hospitalization, exercise, and suicide ideation were identified as depressive factors for older adults who live with adult children. Employment, subjective health status, number of chronic diseases, hospital visitation, hospitalization, drinking, suicide ideation, economic status satisfaction, and cultural life satisfaction were depressive factors for older adults who live with a spouse. Employment, subjective health status, hospitalization, drinking, suicide ideation, and cultural life satisfaction were depressive factors (p<.05) for older adults who live alone.Conclusion: It is necessary to detect depression early and operate a mental health program considering the family structure of older adults.

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Factors Influencing Depression in Older Adults According to Family Structure (Older Adults Living with Adult Children, a Spouse, or Alone): Data from the 2020 National Older Koreans Data

Yun¹,

Lee²

2022

J Korean Gerontol Nurs

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“…In particular, the average suicide rate among older adults in South Korea was 46.6 suicides per 100,000, more than double the OECD average of 17.2, and the highest among OECD countries ( 18 ). The suicide rate among older adults was found to be associated with living arrangements, showing that the prevalence of suicidal ideation among older adults living alone is more than twice as compared with those living with others ( 19 ).…”

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Social isolation and mental well-being among Korean older adults: a focus on living arrangements

Lee,

Kim

2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionThe aging population in South Korea, characterized by an increasing number of older adults living alone, has raised concerns about its implications on mental health, specifically social isolation and loneliness that accompanies solitary living arrangements. This study explores the impact of living arrangements on the mental well-being of Korean older adults by focusing on the prevalence of depression and the role of social isolation in the context of evolving family structures and the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsThis cross-sectional study analyzed the responses of older adults aged 65 years and above (mean: 73.1, SD: 5.1) by using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted in 2018 and 2020. In total, responses from 3,365 older adults (1,653 in 2018 and 1,712 in 2020) were employed in this research. The participants’ mental health status was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, with living arrangements categorized by household size. A zero-inflated Poisson regression analysis was employed to investigate the relationship between living arrangements and depression severity, controlling for demographic, socioeconomic, and psychological factors.ResultsThe study found that older adults living with others exhibited a lower depression severity than those living alone. Notably, the severity of depression decreased as the number of household members increased up to a certain threshold. Socio-economic factors, such as income level, marital status, and psychological stress were also identified as significant predictors of depression severity. However, the COVID-19 pandemic did not have a statistically significant impact on depression rates among older adults during the study period.ConclusionLiving arrangements play a critical role in the mental health of Korean older adults, with solitary living being associated with higher levels of depression. These findings underscore the importance of social support systems and suggest the need for policies and interventions that promote social connectivity and address the challenges of loneliness faced by them. Future research should explore longitudinal and qualitative studies to further understand causal relationships and develop targeted interventions to improve the mental well-being of the aging population.

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Abuse and risk factors among community-dwelling elderly in South Korea during COVID-19

Son

Cho

2022

Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect

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Factors associated with suicidal ideation: Comparisons between elderly living alone and living with others using

Cited by 5 publications

References 14 publications

Factors Influencing Depression in Older Adults According to Family Structure (Older Adults Living with Adult Children, a Spouse, or Alone): Data from the 2020 National Older Koreans Data

Factors Influencing Depression in Older Adults According to Family Structure (Older Adults Living with Adult Children, a Spouse, or Alone): Data from the 2020 National Older Koreans Data

Social isolation and mental well-being among Korean older adults: a focus on living arrangements

Abuse and risk factors among community-dwelling elderly in South Korea during COVID-19

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