Citation

Deuter K, Procter N, Evans D. Death Stud. 2019; ePub(ePub): 1-10.

Affiliation

School of Nursing and Midwifery , University of South Australia , Adelaide , Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481187.2019.1578303

PMID

30849030

Abstract

This paper describes the nature and scope of protective factors that give older people reasons and experiences to live following a suicide attempt. In order to understand more about what protective factors influenced them, we conducted a multiple-case study of seven older people who attempted suicide. The main category from the within-case analysis was the self. Between-case analysis identified four main categories: interpersonal relationships, meaningful activities and interests, community engagement, and involvement of mental health services staff. These findings offer valuable insight into the meanings behind the reasons and experiences that promote survival of older people following a suicide attempt.

Language: en

Keywords

Older people; attempted suicide; protection; protective factors