ROLES OF LONELINESS, STRESS, AND RELIGIOSITY IN SUICIDE IDEATION IN A SAMPLE OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN OLDER ADULTS
2024
Loneliness, Stress, and Religiosity in Suicide Ideation Among Older Adults
Sample size: 500
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Author Information
Author(s): Ebulum Genevieve, Eze John, Ezeihuoma Obinna, Njoku Crystal, Chukwuorji JohnBosco
Primary Institution: Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi, Nigeria
Hypothesis
Loneliness, stress, and religiosity significantly predict suicide ideation among Nigerian older adults.
Conclusion
Loneliness and stress are linked to higher suicide ideation, while religiosity is associated with lower suicide ideation in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Loneliness was positively associated with suicide ideation.
- Stress was positively associated with suicide ideation.
- Religiosity was negatively associated with suicide ideation.
Takeaway
Feeling lonely and stressed can make older people think about suicide more, but being religious can help them feel less that way.
Methodology
Participants completed questionnaires measuring suicidal ideation, loneliness, stress, and religiosity.
Participant Demographics
Nigerian older adults.
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