Concept information
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social psychology
interpersonal relationships
human relationships
dating, courtship, and marriage
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micro-interactionist theory
social interaction
human relationships
dating, courtship, and marriage
Preferred term
marriage and health
Definition
- A key human relationship for most adults is marriage, which confers economic, social, and psychological benefits such as increased earning potential, resources for raising a family, and fulfilling needs for security and belonging. Across a number of surveys, married individuals report greater happiness and life satisfaction and have a lower risk of clinical depression than do their unmarried counterparts. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Marriage and Health]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/marriage_and_health
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