Abstract

This study purpose was to examine the influences of coping strategies and using alcohol on elders' psychological well-being and suicidal ideation. Coping strategies and using alcohol with negative emotion had significant relationships with elders' psychological well-being and suicidal ideation. Problem focused coping strategies increased psychological well-being and decreased suicidal ideation.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Pi-Ming Yeh

Author Details

Pi-Ming Yeh, PhD, RN, School of Nursing and Health Professions

Sigma Membership

Omicron Nu

Lead Author Affiliation

Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Coping Strategies, Psychological Well-Being, Suicidal Ideation

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The influence of coping strategies and using alcohol on elders' psychological well-being and suicidal ideation

Washington, DC, USA

This study purpose was to examine the influences of coping strategies and using alcohol on elders' psychological well-being and suicidal ideation. Coping strategies and using alcohol with negative emotion had significant relationships with elders' psychological well-being and suicidal ideation. Problem focused coping strategies increased psychological well-being and decreased suicidal ideation.