PSYC 320 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Endangerment, Syphilis, Laxative
Document Summary
Headline: why marriage is good medicine for men 332. James bond wouldn"t have lived past 40 something, not just because of the death traps and vodka martinis but also because he wasn"t married. As an unmarried man he would be vulnerable to both poorer health and a shorter life. Men"s health is benefited more by marriage than women; however, women see the benefits more than men do. Women provide emotional support and monitor their husbands both of which are important for health. Wives monitoring of their husbands habits and urging them to seek medical attention when necessary is sometimes called nagging and is the butt of many jokes but it actually benefits men"s health. The quality of a marriage is related to health. Good marriages benefit the health of both partners. Bad marriages may be detrimental to the health of both partners.
