HLTHAGE 1BB3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Baby Boomers, Alimony, Online Dating Service
2 Apr 2016
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Men are more likely to be married in later life. Women are more likely to be widowed. Older married people tend to be more financially stable and higher life satisfaction. Women who work outside the home with retired spouse report lower martial satisfaction. U-curve of marital satisfaction is where satisfaction is greatest at he beginning and end of marriage. Affection and companionship tend to be more important in later marriage than emotional intensity. Adjust better to change due to continued support and sense of security. Longer life and better health (monitor one another) For men, marriage and parenthood protects against functional decline. Dissatisfaction can increase and lead to depression and illness. 3 common issues: leisure activities, intimacy and finances. One of most common demographic changes in canada in past 20 years. Increased in older people in the past two decades (socially acceptable) Enter into unions at younger age and remain together. Opted for after divorce, separation of widowhood.
