The Interaction of Sociocultural Factors and Depression in the Elderly: Evaluating Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Intention

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  • Margarida Pocinho Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Keywords:

Elderly, Sociocultural factors, Depression, Suicidal ideation, Suicidal intent

Abstract

The sample under study consisted of 372 Portuguese elderly persons from a community sample of Alentejo. Suicidal ideation and suicidal intent continue to be associated with sociocultural variables such as religion, education and social representation of suicide; social-familial factors such as age, marital status, family support, family structure, family history of suicide, suicidal behavior of friends or community members; and personal history of suicide attempts. Outstanding among sociocultural factors is the representation of suicide and religiosity. Overall, the suicidal intent and ideation show a strong relationship with depression and a moderate relationship with loneliness.

Author Biography

Margarida Pocinho, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

Professora Adjunta da Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Coimbra - Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

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Published

2016-12-31

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Pocinho, M. (2016). The Interaction of Sociocultural Factors and Depression in the Elderly: Evaluating Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Intention. Interações: Sociedade E As Novas Modernidades, (31). Retrieved from https://interacoes-ismt.com/index.php/revista/article/view/394

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No. 31

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