On The Road To A Better Life": An Innovative Suicide Prevention Program Based On The Realization Of Meaningful Personal Goals

Lapierre, Sylvie; Desjardins, Sophie; Dubé, Micheline; Marcoux, Lyson; Miquelon, Paule; Boyer, Richard

doi:10.14302/issn.2476-1710.jdt-16-1306

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“…Pessimistic and optimistic people differ considerably in their capacity for making plans and setting goals (Carver et al, 2010;Segerstrom et al, 2017). Goal planning and achieving gives meaning to the actions human beings perform in their everyday life (Fowers et al, 2010;Lapierre et al, 2017). From a prospective point of view, thinking about the future implies preparing to act before situations that may appear in order to lead events to expected outcomes (Baumeister et al, 2016).…”

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Distinct Routes to Understand the Relationship Between Dispositional Optimism and Life Satisfaction: Self-Control and Grit, Positive Affect, Gratitude, and Meaning in Life

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Over the last years, understanding the implications of prospective thinking toward the future has become of increasing interest. This study aims to delve into the relation between dispositional optimism, one of the most relevant prospective constructs, and life satisfaction. Additionally, we also seek to prove the mediating effect of different cognitive and affective variables associated with both hedonic and eudaimonic wellbeing on this relationship. A first study is conducted with 275 secondary students to assess the relationship between optimism and life satisfaction through self-control and grit (14.82, SD = 1.07), which indicates a mediating effect of grit but not of selfcontrol. A second study is carried out with 1,356 university students (21.5, SD = 2.35) to demonstrate the mediating effect of positive affect on dispositional optimism and life satisfaction. Results show a strong relationship between optimism and positive affect, but no mediating effect on life satisfaction. Finally, a third study comprising 371 secondary students (14.12, SD = 1.78) demonstrates the existence of a serial multiple mediation from gratitude and meaning in life over the relationship between optimism and life satisfaction. Implications are discussed in terms of how prospective variables like dispositional optimism may lead to an increase in subjective well-being (SWB) through different affective and cognitive mechanisms.

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confidence: 99%

Distinct Routes to Understand the Relationship Between Dispositional Optimism and Life Satisfaction: Self-Control and Grit, Positive Affect, Gratitude, and Meaning in Life

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“…Studies have shown that finding meaning in life can reduce the worries, anxieties, stress, depression, and suicidal ideations of patients with cancer (Lapierre et al, 2017; Noguchi et al, 2006; Peng et al, 2021; Tang et al, 2013). However, research exploring the meaning of life in women with breast cancer is rare.…”

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“…However, Chen et al (2016) explored the psychological process of patients receiving initial chemotherapy for breast cancer ( n = 20) and found that nearly half had suicidal ideations ( n = 9) attributable to their suffering. Some studies showed that Frankl's logotherapy approach may help both reduce the threat perceived by patients with cancer and encourage them to explore their existence and the meaning of life, consequently reducing suicidal ideations (Lapierre et al, 2017; Noguchi et al, 2006). However, the literature on exploring meaning of life in female patients with breast cancer is scarce.…”

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Exploring Meaning of Life in Women With Breast Cancer in Taiwan: A Phenomenological Study

Sun

Long

Tseng

et al. 2022

Journal of Nursing Research

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Background: Globally, breast cancer is the most common cancer type in terms of incidence for women. Women with breast cancer endure higher levels of psychological distress than other types of cancer because many lose their identity as a woman, which is an additional characteristic of their psychological distress. Research using phenomenology to explore "the meaning of life" is rare among women with breast cancer.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of women with breast cancer on "the meaning of life." Methods: A phenomenological approach was used. Twenty-six women living with breast cancer drawn from a cancer treatment hospital in Taiwan participated in this study. A semistructured interview was utilized to collect the data, and Colaizzi's seven steps were used to analyze the data.Results: Four themes emerged: (a) value of overcoming suffering, (b) value of reciprocal love, (c) value of self-transcendence, and (d) value of spiritual comfort. This means that the participants defined "the meaning of life" through the lens of suffering from cancer, reciprocal love from their families and friends, uncovering and discovering creative pathways that transformed their pain while searching for the value of their existence, and seeking spiritual guidance from religion. Conclusions:The participants identified the most pivotal aspect of healing as transforming their pain and accepting value for their suffering. They acknowledged they could not change the fact that they had cancer, but they could learn to accept it as part of their lived experience. Healthcare professionals may use these four themes at a clinically appropriate time on women's journeys toward healing to inspire women with breast cancer to process their own unique "meaning of life."

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“…Moreover, in the last 10 years, most intervention programs focused on reducing risk factor, especially depression or isolation (Laflamme et al ., 2022; Lapierre et al ., 2011; Okolie et al ., 2017; Wallace et al ., 2021; Zeppegno et al ., 2018). Only a few researchers have attempted to develop programs focusing on protective factors, such as meaning in life (Heisel et al ., 2020; Heisel et al ., 2015), hope (Hernandez and Overholser, 2021), and the realization of personal projects (Lapierre et al ., 2017; Lapierre et al ., 2007). However, research on protective factors in the older population is still scarce and there is a need for a systematic up-to-date review of the quantitative studies (Cramer and Tucker, 2021).…”

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A systematic review of psychosocial protective factors against suicide and suicidality among older adults

Ki,

Lapierre,

Gim

et al. 2024

Int. Psychogeriatr.

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Background: Research on suicide rarely focuses on protective factors. The goal of this systematic review was to assess the evidence of the associations between protective factors and reduced suicidality among older adults. Method: First, a scoping review was conducted to identify pertinent terms that refer to various protective factors against suicidality. A systematic review, following the PRISMA guidelines, was then conducted on a selection of 15 protective factors (e.g., perceived control, well-being and quality of life, life satisfaction, purpose-in-life, resilience, coping, religiosity, hope, self-regulation, sense of belonging, mattering, positive relationship, social support, social connectedness, and social participation), with separate searches performed on each factor in five databases. Empirical studies were eligible if participants were adults aged 60 years and over, and if the studies reported predictive statistical analysis. Results: A total of 70 studies were retained for the review. Suicidal ideation was the main outcome measure (91%). Significant associations were consistently observed between all protective factors and reduced suicidal ideations or behaviors, particularly for purpose-in-life, resilience, and positive relationships, indicating that these are solid components for suicide prevention. Using scales, instead of a single item, to measure protective factors (e.g. life satisfaction) was more efficient to capture the associations. On the other hand, results were similar whether studies used subjective (e.g., sense of belonging) or objective (e.g., social connectedness) measures. Conclusion: Protective factors were inversely associated with suicidal ideation. Improving protective factors is essential for the development of late-life suicide prevention and interventions, instead of merely focusing on risk factors.

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On The Road To A Better Life": An Innovative Suicide Prevention Program Based On The Realization Of Meaningful Personal Goals

Abstract: Background. Suicide prevention programs centred on reinforcing protective factors are uncommon. Aims.

Cited by 5 publications

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Distinct Routes to Understand the Relationship Between Dispositional Optimism and Life Satisfaction: Self-Control and Grit, Positive Affect, Gratitude, and Meaning in Life

Distinct Routes to Understand the Relationship Between Dispositional Optimism and Life Satisfaction: Self-Control and Grit, Positive Affect, Gratitude, and Meaning in Life

Exploring Meaning of Life in Women With Breast Cancer in Taiwan: A Phenomenological Study

A systematic review of psychosocial protective factors against suicide and suicidality among older adults

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