Hope and Suicidal Ideation Among Older Adults Living in the Rural Mid-Hills of Nepal

CONCLUSIONS: Hope, and particularly agency, may play a protective role in reducing suicidal ideation among older Nepali adults living in rural areas who experience perceived burdensomeness. In contrast, pathways may be an additional risk factor for older adults experiencing unmet belongingness needs. Research is required to understand fearlessness about death and suicidality among older Nepali adults.CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Increasing hope and particularly agency may be associated with a reduction in suicidal ideation among older Nepali adults who experience feelings of being a burden. However, increasing pathways may be associated with an increase in suicidal ideation among those who experience unmet belongingness needs. Research is needed to understand how to accurately assess suicide risk among Nepali older adults.PMID:37882778 | DOI:10.1080/07317115.2023.2274049
Source: Clinical Gerontologist - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research