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Marriage lifts mood: singles suffer from depression 80% more often than married people
Scientists from the University of Macau analyzed data from 20,865 people from seven countries - the United States, Great Britain, Mexico, Ireland, South Korea, China and Indonesia - over a period of four to 18 years and found that marriage has a positive effect on mental health. . . Married people were shown to have an 80% lower risk of depression than single people.
Moreover, divorced or single and never married people had the saddest lives (99% higher risk of depression), and widowed people had a 64% higher risk of depression than married people. Educated men and single men were also at higher risk of depression.
Here's what scientists say about why couples are more resilient and optimistic:
2. Access to higher levels of income distribution and family economic support programs.
3. The social circle of married couples has become wider, including relatives and friends.
4. Common goals and a common meaning in life. Taking care of your spouse, raising children, common interests and plans for the future will help you feel more desired and happy.
5. Organized life and responsibilities. Families can agree and build together every day, as well as a common future. This increases motivation, for example, to achieve personal goals, develop at work and in a career. And everyday family issues and routine can play a supporting role in a rapidly changing life ("I can't wash the floor lying on the couch. I have to teach my son").
6. Research shows that married people take better care of their health thanks to the support of their partners.
7. In many cultures, marriage is considered an important part of adult life, and family life can enhance self-esteem and self-worth.
A study by the American Heart Association found that single people with coronary artery disease had a 24% higher risk of dying from all causes, a 45% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, and a 45% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. It turned out to be 52% higher. Compared with married people, there were more cases of heart disease or myocardial infarction.