INTERNALIZED AGEISM AS A RISK FACTOR FOR SUICIDAL IDEATION IN LATER LIFE
2024
Ageism and Suicidal Thoughts in Older Adults
Sample size: 454
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Gendron Tracey, Camp Alyssa, Gigi Amateau
Primary Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Hypothesis
Does internalized and relational ageism contribute to suicidal ideation in older adults beyond demographic factors?
Conclusion
Internalized ageism significantly increases the risk of suicidal ideation among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Twelve percent of respondents reported experiencing suicidal ideation in the past month.
- Internalized ageism had the strongest association with suicidal ideation among all independent variables.
Takeaway
Older people who feel dismissed because of their age are more likely to think about suicide.
Methodology
An online survey was conducted with volunteers aged 65 and older to assess the impact of ageism on suicidal ideation.
Participant Demographics
Participants were individuals aged 65 and older from over 30 states in the United States.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
[1.00, 1.15]; [1.07, 1.32]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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