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September 28, 2025Open Access

Perceived burdensomeness, spiritual intelligence, and suicidal ideation: Implications for attitudes toward physician-assisted suicide in Korean Older Adults

AMAilee MoonAnimal Welfare Institute SWSungbum WooHanyang Cyber University

Key Points

Perceived burdensomeness significantly predicts suicidal ideation in Korean older adults, impacting attitudes toward physician-assisted suicide.
The study found that spiritual intelligence moderates the connection between perceived burdensomeness and suicidal ideation, emphasizing its protective role.
The survey included 200 adults aged 65 and over, providing insights into their psychological factors related to suicidal ideation.
Findings highlight the need for culturally tailored interventions to reduce perceived burdensomeness and enhance mental well-being.

Abstract

This study investigates psychological factors influencing attitudes toward physician-assisted suicide (PAS) among Korean older adults, focusing on perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness as predictors of suicidal ideation. A survey of 200 adults aged 65 and over revealed that perceived burdensomeness significantly predicted suicidal ideation, mediating attitudes toward PAS, while thwarted belongingness had no significant effect. Spiritual intelligence moderated the link between perceived burdensomeness and suicidal ideation, highlighting its protective role. The findings emphasize the importance of culturally tailored interventions to reduce perceived burdensomeness and enhance spiritual intelligence, promoting mental well-being among older adults. Limitations and future research directions are discussed.

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