BPK 140 Chapter 10: Intimate Relationships and Human Sexuality
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Marriage is the traditional form of such relationship, important for physical and emotional wellness. Married ppl have lower moratality rates than their unmarried counterparts. Meta-analysis (a study that combines and re-analyzes data from other studies): over 500million single ppl have an avg of 24% increased risk of mortality. Increasing for both genders but more rapidly for women. Analysis of over 200,000 cancer deaths in norway, unmarried ppl had more cancer mortality than married possible explanations for the benefits of marriage: Support: having a spouse provides built-in source of support. Children: raising children have a positive effect on cancer survival (children induce a healthier lifestyle and provide support) Selection: healthy individuals more likely to enter and remain in marriage. Values: ppl engages in religious activities more prone to avoid risky health behaviours (i. e. divorce) Liu and reczek analysis of over 190,000 americans: Divorced, widowed, and never-married white men had higher mortality rates than cohabitating white men.