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- Title
Observable and subjective factors associated with attempted suicide in later life.
- Authors
Lyons, Michael J.; Lyons, M J
- Abstract
This paper presents the results of a case-control study of the relationship of socio-economic status (SES), relational system, service availability, perceived quality of life, and affective balance to attempted suicide. Subjects were white suicide attempters (N(7)34) and controls (N = 118) age 50 and above. Discriminant function analysis indicated that lower SES, less help available in a crisis, belonging to fewer organizations, and greater availability of services from a community mental health center were associated with classification as an attempter. Also, more negative emotions, fewer positive emotions, and dissatisfaction with oneself and one's finances predicted membership in the attempter group. The role of these factors as risk factors for and consequences of a suicide attempt is discussed.
- Publication
Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior, 1985, Vol 15, Issue 3, p168
- ISSN
0363-0234
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1943-278X.1985.tb00942.x