Construction of suicidal risk attitudes throughout the life course: a perspective from older adults in Santiago, Chile
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| סטטוס: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de Publicación: | 2026 |
| תיאור: | Introduction: Suicide in old age is a complex phenomenon built over the life course, shaped by cumulative biopsychosocial factors. Objective: To explore protective and risk factors shaping the risk attitude towards suicide attempts among older adults enrolled in the Older Adult Health Program (PSAM) at a Family Health Center in Santiago, Chile. Methodology: A qualitative, exploratory study with a narrative approach, using the biographical method. Twenty-seven in-depth interviews were conducted with individuals aged 65 to 91, analyzing experiences from childhood to late adulthood. Results: Protective factors included emotional support, community engagement, self-care, and stable support networks. Risk factors comprised abandonment, violence, significant losses, isolation, and chronic illness. In at-risk life trajectories, adversities accumulated from early stages, increasing vulnerability in old age. Conclusions: The suicidal risk attitude develops relationally and cumulatively, making it essential to address life histories and social determinants in prevention strategies. Findings highlight the need to strengthen support networks, promote emotional well-being, and implement comprehensive primary care interventions. |
| País: | Portal de Revistas UCR |
| מוסד: | Universidad de Costa Rica |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas UCR |
| שפה: | Español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:portal.revistas.ucr.ac.cr:article/1593 |
| גישה מקוונת: | https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rpsm/article/view/1593 |
| מילת מפתח: | suicide older adults life course protective factors risk factors Suicidio Persona mayor curso de vida factores protectores factores de riesgo |