biostudies-literatureLee JKthe Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and the National Research Foundation of Korea485https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11221153biostudies-literatureUnknown24(1)<h4>Background</h4>Suicide rates in older adults are much higher than those in younger age groups. Given the rapid increase in the proportion of older adults in Korea and the high suicide rate of this age group, it is worth investigating the mechanism of suicidal ideation for older adults. Generally, adverse childhood experiences are positively associated with suicidal ideation; however, it is not fully understood what mediating relationships are linked to the association between these experiences and current suicidal ideation.<h4>Methods</h4>The data from 685 older Korean adults were analyzed utilizing logistic regression, path analyses, and structural equation modeling. Based on our theoretical background and the empirical findings of previous research, we examined three separate models BMC psychiatryChildhood adversity and suicidal ideation in older Korean adults: unraveling the mediating mechanisms of mental health, physical health, and social relationships.PMC11221153NRF-2020S1A5A2A03045088Lim HSUrtnasan EShin TPark JYHwang SLee JKLee JKim MHLee KJJo YChung MKfalseChildhood adversity and suicidal ideation in older Korean adults: unraveling the mediating mechanisms of mental health, physical health, and social relationships.<h4>Background</h4>Suicide rates in older adults are much higher than those in younger age groups. Given the rapid increase in the proportion of older adults in Korea and the high suicide rate of this age group, it is worth investigating the mechanism of suicidal ideation for older adults. Generally, adverse childhood experiences are positively associated with suicidal ideation; however, it is not fully understood what mediating relationships are linked to the association between these experiences and current suicidal ideation.<h4>Methods</h4>The data from 685 older Korean adults were analyzed utilizing logistic regression, path analyses, and structural equation modeling. Based on our theoretical background and the empirical findings of previous research, we examined three separate models 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Jul2025-04-18T13:51:36.781Z2025-04-06T23:39:12.349ZS-EPMC112211533895657510.1186/s12888-024-05919-5