Citation

Kim BJ, Ahn J. Aging Ment. Health 2014; 18(5): 619-627.

Affiliation

School of Social Work , University of Hawaii at Manoa , Honolulu, HI , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13607863.2013.866631

PMID

24328389

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The study examined major diatheses and stressors directly related to suicidal ideation among elderly Korean immigrants. The study also explored the significant interactions among these factors.

METHOD: Data were collected from a cross-sectional survey of 220 elderly Korean immigrants (age ≥ 65) in Los Angeles County.

RESULTS: Using a robust hierarchical regression, the study found that neuroticism and hopelessness were significantly associated with suicidal ideation. In addition, two interaction terms - neuroticism by hopelessness and neuroticism by acculturation - were both significant predictor variables with strong explanatory power.

CONCLUSION: The theoretical implications as well as the practical implications for developing and implementing late-life suicide prevention strategies are discussed.

Language: en