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Factors Influencing Suicidal Ideation in Male Baby Boomers

베이비붐세대 남성의 자살생각에 미치는 영향요인

  • Kim, Hee Sook (The Research Institute of Nursing Science/College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Yu, Kwang Za (The Research Institute of Nursing Science/Provincial Geochang Collage) ;
  • Park, Gyeong Ran (The Research Institute of Nursing Science/Taegu Science University)
  • 김희숙 (경북대학교 간호대학/경북대학교 간호과학연구소) ;
  • 유광자 (경북대학교 간호과학연구소/경남도립거창전문대학 간호과) ;
  • 박경란 (경북대학교 간호과학연구소/대구과학대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2014.04.29
  • Accepted : 2014.08.29
  • Published : 2014.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing suicidal ideation in male baby boomers. Methods: This was a descriptive survey study. Data were collected from December, 2012 to June, 2013 from 194 participants. The instruments used included a suicidal ideation questionnaire, somatic symptoms scale, spiritual well-being scale, communication with spouse scale, and social support scale. Data were analyzed using t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression analysis. Results: Suicidal ideation was influenced by learning needs on psychological coping, somatic symptoms, existential spiritual well-being, and communication with spouse. Somatic symptoms (${\beta}$=.39, p<.001), existential spiritual well-being (${\beta}$=-.20, p=.009), learning needs on psychological coping (${\beta}$=.16, p=.008), and communication with spouse (${\beta}$=-.15, p=.031) accounted for 37% regarding suicidal ideation in male baby boomers. Conclusion: We found an association of lower levels of existential spiritual well-being and communication with spouse, higher suicidal ideation. Higher suicidal ideation was also observed in people who had no learning needs on psychological coping compared with those who had. Based on the outcomes of this study, design of an intervention program that emphasizes existential spiritual well-being and communication with spouse is necessary in order to decrease suicidal ideation in male baby boomers.

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