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Suicidal intent/life satisfaction: Comparing the life stories of older women

Haight, Barbara K., Hendrix, Shirley A.·1998·Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
DOI 10.1111/j.1943-278x.1998.tb00857.x
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The purpose of this paper is to examine the Maris hypothesis that some people have relevant biographies and life histories that predispose suicidal careers. Using a life history approach, this paper reports differing themes in the lives of two groups of older women recently relocated to a nursing home—those who are satisfied with their lives and those who are not. Twelve women were selected from a sample of 256 by their scores on a life satisfaction index or suicidal intent scale. Seventy‐two hours of transcribed life histories were content‐analyzed for dominant themes that contributed to either life satisfaction or suicidal intent. Strong overall themes emerged for both groups under the headings of childhood, families, role models, connectedness, confidantes, life involvement, death experience, and memories. However, the most important correlates to contribute to a suicidal career for ideators were dysfunctional families of origin, poor role models, a feeling of isolation, and a pessimistic outlook.

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  • Results from a qualitative study focusing on U.S. older women showed that those who were suicidal experienced loneliness in childhood, and no confidants during adolescence and adulthood.

    “Results from a qualitative study focusing on U.S. older women showed that those who were suicidal experienced loneliness in childhood, and no confidants during adolescence and adulthood [71].”

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Authors
Haight, B. K., & Hendrix, S. A.
Affiliations
Medical University of South Carolina (US)
Corresponding author
Haight, Barbara K.
Venue
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1998-09
Volume
28
Issue
3
Pages
272-284
ISSN
  • 0363-0234 (ISSN-L)
  • 1943-278X
DOI
10.1111/j.1943-278x.1998.tb00857.x
OpenAlex
W1879918110
Cited by
26
References
37
Citations by year
2023: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 1
FWCI
1.00
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 4503 d)
Locations
  • Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Mental Health (R29MH43523)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Aging, Health, and Disability
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Aging and Gerontology Research
Keywords
suicidal intent, life satisfaction, older women, nursing home relocation, life history (social science method), family dysfunction, role models, social isolation, pessimism, death experience, memory, childhood experiences
MeSH terms
Aged, Female, Humans, Life Change Events, Personal Satisfaction, Suicide, Attempted

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