Observable and Subjective Factors Associated With Attempted Suicide in Later Life

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 sucide. Subjects were white suicide attempters and controls of age 50+. Results indicated that lower SES, less help available in a crisis, Belonging to fewer organizations, and greater availability of services from a mental health organizations contributed to attempted suicide. 37 ref.