Does perceived burdensomeness erode meaning in life among older adults?

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:Identification of risk factors for the loss of meaning in life among older adults is needed. In this article, we test hypotheses derived from the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide concerning the role of perceptions that one is a burden on others as a risk factor for lower meaning in life. METHODS:A prospective design was used to examine the temporal associations between perceptions of burdensomeness on others and perceived meaning in life among older adults (n=65) seeking mental health treatment (primarily for depression and/or anxiety) at an outpatient geriatric mental health clinic. Participants completed self-report questionnaires within a month following intake. Follow-up questionnaires were completed over the phone two months later. RESULTS:Perceived burdensomeness predicted lack of meaning in life two months later, while accounting for depression severity. In contrast, baseline levels of meaning in life did not significantly predict the levels of burdensomeness at two months. CONCLUSION:The findings suggest that burdensomeness may contribute to suicide morbidity and mortality in late-life by eroding meaning in life. Empirically supported treatments for late-life depression could be adapted to focus on perceptions of burdensomeness and its connections with meaning in life.

journal_name

Aging Ment Health

journal_title

Aging & mental health

authors

Van Orden KA,Bamonti PM,King DA,Duberstein PR

doi

10.1080/13607863.2012.657156

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-01-01 00:00:00

pages

855-60

issue

7

eissn

1360-7863

issn

1364-6915

journal_volume

16

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