@article{ref1,
title="Internalized ageism as a risk factor for suicidal ideation in later life",
journal="Aging and mental health",
year="2023",
author="Gendron, Tracey and Camp, Alyssa and Amateau, Gigi and Iwanaga, Kanako",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: We examined the influence of ageism on suicidal ideation using the framework of the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide among a sample of older adults in the United States. <br><br>METHOD: Using Research Match, volunteers 65 and older in the United States were recruited to participate in an online survey. Demographics, perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness and self-directed ageism (internalized and relational ageism) were examined. Data were analyzed using hierarchical logistic regression analysis. <br><br>RESULTS: A total of 454 individuals from over 30 states participated in the study. Twelve percent of respondents reported that they had experienced suicidal ideation in the past month. <br><br>RESULTS from the logistic regression demonstrated that older adults with higher age and higher internalized ageism had a higher risk of suicidal ideation. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Findings present implications for understanding an association between ageism and suicidal ideation. <br><br>RESULTS speak to the importance of recognizing and understanding the impact of ageism. Examining the development clinical guidelines and policies that address ageism as a risk factor for suicide is warranted.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1360-7863",
doi="10.1080/13607863.2023.2271870",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2023.2271870"
}