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Introduction: Fewer studies thus far have focused on self-harm and its specific forms among older adults. Moreover, the limited available literature applies varying terminology. The categorization of self-harm used in younger populations may not be as appropriate for this population. This means that less is known about this phenomenon in older adults. The current study aimed to reduce this gap. Methods: Nine Flemish psychogeriatric experts participated in a semi-structured interview. Transcripts were thematically analyzed. Results: Themes emerging from the interviews suggest that self-harm in older adults may also include distinct elements, such as the omission of certain behaviours and engagement in indirect self-harm to cause bodily harm. According to the experts, self-harm may be engaged in to cope with emotions, express life fatigue, hasten death, and communicate a cry for help. Discussion: Self-harm is prevalent in older adults, and some characteristics may be specific to self-harm in an older age group. These findings may enable clinicians to be more alert to self-harm in older adults and consequently prevent serious suicidal behaviour. More research is needed to further uncover this phenomenon.
Originele taal-2 | English |
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Pagina's (van-tot) | 277-285 |
Aantal pagina's | 9 |
Tijdschrift | Psychopathology |
Volume | 57 |
Nummer van het tijdschrift | 4 |
DOI's | |
Status | Published - 1 aug 2024 |
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Vingerafdruk
Duik in de onderzoeksthema's van 'Conceptualizing self-harm through the experiences of psychogeriatric experts'. Samen vormen ze een unieke vingerafdruk.Projecten
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BASGO17: OZR Basisfinanciering voor Grote Onderzoeksgroepen - EOLC
Van den Block, L. & Deliens, L.
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Fundamenteel
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IRP16: Onderzoek en Sociale Verandering ter bevordering van Compassionate Communities (RESOCO)
Deliens, L., De Donder, L., Cohen, J., Chambaere, K., Dury, S., Dierckx, E., Verté, D., Schotte, C., Theuns, P., Baetens, I., De Gieter, S., Lombaerts, K., De Backer, F., Spruyt, B., Van Droogenbroeck, F., Vanroelen, C., Ryckewaert, M. & Vanderstichelen, S.
1/11/19 → 31/10/26
Project: Fundamenteel