Citation

Bonnewyn A, Shah A, Bruffaerts R, Schoevaerts K, Rober P, Van Parys H, Demyttenaere K. Death Stud. 2014; 38(9): 612-618.

Affiliation

University Psychiatric Centre, Catholic University of Leuven , Leuven , B-3000 , Campus Gasthuisberg, Herestraat 49 , Belgium.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481187.2013.835753

PMID

24521397

Abstract

The study explores the reflections of older adults on the process preceding their suicide attempt. Data were gathered using in-depth interviews with eight older inpatients who had attempted suicide. Grounded theory methodology was used for data analysis. They described their life and the self as disrupted after experiencing a loss, loneliness, loss of control, and unwillingness to continue living the current life. The findings suggest that the concurrence of these constructs precedes a suicide attempt in later life.

Language: en