Articles tagged with Marriage
A study of over 1,600 older adults found that those in long-term marriages have a slight rebound in sexual frequency after 50 years. In contrast, remarried individuals have less frequent sex. Despite this, marriage order does not affect physical pleasure or emotional satisfaction.
Researchers studying same-sex couples' stress levels and overall health have developed a new framework to understand the effects of minority stress. The study highlights how shared stress can affect relationships and quality of life for these couples.
A new study from Ohio State University finds that community members feel most contact with Ohio State students, highlighting the importance of student engagement. The assessment also reveals the impact of distance on town-gown relationships, suggesting that colleges must make a special effort to reach local communities.
A study published in Population and Development Review found that adolescent fertility in Iraq increased by over 30% between 2003 and 2010. The trend was particularly pronounced among less-educated adolescents, highlighting the need for expanding access to secondary education and promoting security for young girls.
A new study offers tailored approaches to help spouses reintegrate and rebuild their relationship after a partner's combat deployment. Strategies include emotional acceptance, effective communication, and maintaining trust.
A groundbreaking study found that the Los Angeles LGBT Center's voter persuasion methods reduced anti-gay prejudice and may have potential to reduce other forms of prejudice. The approach, involving one-on-one conversations, had a long-lasting impact on changing conservative voters' minds.
A UCLA-Columbia study found that direct conversations with individuals affected by an issue can build lasting support, as seen in a conversation about gay marriage. The study also showed that the effect can spill over to friends and family members, leading to sustained increases in support.
A new study from Michigan State University finds that bad marriages are associated with a higher risk of heart disease in older adults, particularly women. The study analyzed data from over 1,200 couples and found that negative marital quality had a greater impact on cardiovascular health than positive quality.
A University of Illinois study found that couples in trouble with their relationship tend to distort their memories, whereas those moving toward marriage remember their journey accurately. This distortion helps them cope with the psychological implications of staying in a stagnant relationship.
A new study by University of Utah anthropologist Shane Macfarlan challenges the idea that humans naturally fight like chimpanzees. Instead, Yanomamö men form long-term alliances with other villages through marriage and cooperation, which leads to increased social status and benefits.
Scientists discovered a new land snail species, Aegista diversifamilia, in eastern Taiwan, confirming previous suggestions of cryptic species within the previously identified A. subchinensis. The new species is larger and has a different shell shape than A. subchinensis, highlighting the importance of biogeographic barriers.
A recent study of 3,009 couples found that same-sex couples with marriage-like commitments have stable unions regardless of government recognition. The study also revealed that same-sex couples experience a similar break-up rate as heterosexual couples.
A Washington University in St. Louis study found that the Supreme Court tends to decide significant cases at the end of its session, with over 30% of these decisions issued in June. The researchers propose three possible explanations for this trend: legacy concerns, public relations considerations, and social schedules.
A new Rutgers study finds that a happy wife is crucial for a happy marriage, with wives' contentment positively affecting their husbands' lives. The research analyzed data from 394 couples and found that both spouses' marital quality influenced each other's life satisfaction.
According to a Penn State Abington sociologist, most women believe love is necessary for maximum sexual satisfaction in both relationships and marriage. The study found that love makes sex physically more pleasurable and increases feelings of trust and agency.
A study by University of Washington sociologist Sarah Diefendorf found that young evangelical Christian men who pledged abstinence before marriage struggled with sexual temptation and confusion once married. The men reported feeling pressured to maintain control over sex and struggling to discuss it with their wives.
A University of Michigan Medical School study reveals strategies for success in 'medical marriages', where one or both spouses are physicians. Key findings include the importance of mutual support, role definition, and shared values in maintaining a resilient relationship.
A new study found that marital tension between parents can harm their child's relationship with both of them. Dads are particularly affected by negative emotions from their marriage, leading to poorer interactions with their child, while moms tend to compartmentalize and improve their bond over time.
A new study finds that marriages where a wife has more education than her husband are no longer associated with a higher risk of divorce. In fact, couples in which both individuals have equal levels of education are now less likely to divorce than those in which husbands have more education.
A new study from Duke University found that unwed parents are more likely to marry when their child is young, with the 'magic moment' lasting longer than previously thought. However, the study also revealed that many of these marriages are fragile and do not last.
Research by University of Notre Dame sociologist Elizabeth McClintock shows the 'trophy wife' stereotype is largely a myth. She found that handsome men partner with pretty women, while successful men partner with successful women, controlled for physical attractiveness.
Research by Johns Hopkins University reveals that most millennial mothers who don't attend college also delay marriage and have children outside of wedlock. According to the study, 74% of non-college graduate mothers had at least one child out of wedlock.
A new study suggests that relationship satisfaction can influence how couples sleep together. When the wife reports higher marital satisfaction, the percent of time the couple is awake or asleep at the same time increases significantly.
A University of Illinois study found that dividing household tasks affects marital satisfaction mainly for wives, with equal sharing linked to happiness. Couples with similar expectations and behaviors are more satisfied, highlighting the importance of open communication in managing household labor.
A recent study analyzed 20 years of data on 2,717 marriages and found that when the wife becomes seriously ill, the risk of divorce rises. Women are more likely to be widowed and get divorced when they become ill, possibly due to caregiving responsibilities and limited marriage market options for divorced men.
A new collaborative study by University of Wisconsin-Madison and Cornell University found that single mothers do not delay marriage to boost their tax credit. Instead, they focus on maximizing their refunds through tax filing status changes, such as claiming zero dependents.
People who are married have lower rates of several cardiovascular diseases compared to those who are single, divorced, or widowed. Married individuals were found to be 5% less likely to have any vascular disease and had lower odds of other vascular conditions.
A husband's agreeable personality and good health appear crucial to preventing conflict among older couples who have been together a long time. Wives report more conflict if their husband is in poor health, but not vice versa.
A study by the University of Miami found that attributes such as physical attractiveness, personality, and grooming are associated with a greater probability of entering into a marital relationship. However, these traits do not collectively have a significant influence on forming a romantic cohabitating relationship.
A new national interdisciplinary effort examines how biology and social factors interact within marriage to affect cardiovascular health. The study aims to identify risk factors for heart disease and elucidate the mechanisms underlying this relationship.
Researchers at UNH found that by age 25, most people have made the most important memories of their lives, with a 'reminiscence bump' between ages 17 and 24. This period is characterized by an over-representation of positive and negative memories.
Research from Northwestern University finds that today's best marriages excel when spouses invest time and energy to meet each other's psychological needs for personal growth. However, the majority of marriages are struggling due to a mismatch between what Americans expect from their marriage and the resources they invest in it.
A new study finds that participating in high-self-disclosure activities, such as double dates, can increase feelings of passionate love in relationships. The researchers also found that the responsiveness of other couples to personal disclosure predicts the increase in passionate love.
A groundbreaking study published by George Mason University and Indiana University found that nearly all (92.6 percent) gay and bisexual men reported being in love with their partner during a recent sexual event. The study also revealed that men who were in love with their partners experienced sex as more pleasurable.
A study by University of Alberta researcher Matt Johnson found a small but important link between parent-adolescent relationship quality and intimate relationships 15 years later. Good parent-teen relationships can lead to higher quality romantic relationships, while negative experiences may repeat themselves in current partnerships.
A study involving 174 couples found that discussing five relationship movies over a month can reduce the three-year divorce rate for newlyweds in half. The inexpensive and fun movie-and-talk approach was found to be as effective as other more intensive therapist-led methods, with only an 11% divorce rate after three years.
A new national study reveals that cohabitation significantly contributes to the number of long-term relationships lasting eight years or longer. The research found that couples who start out cohabiting are more likely to form and maintain long-term unions, especially among women as they get older.
A new UCLA study found that married men who waited until 25 or older to get married had stronger bones than those who got married earlier. In contrast, women with supportive partners had greater bone strength, regardless of their age at marriage. The study suggests that marriage quality plays a significant role in bone health.
A new study found that newlyweds' gut-level negative evaluations of their partners predict future marital happiness. The study, led by Florida State University researcher James K. McNulty, involved 135 heterosexual couples and found that conscious attitudes did not always reflect automatic feelings about the marriage.
A recent study found that couples where only one spouse was a heavy drinker had a significantly higher divorce rate than other couples. In contrast, the divorce rate for two heavy drinkers was no worse than for two non-heavy drinkers.
Researchers found that in regions with limited economic opportunities, stepparents were more likely to neglect their stepchildren, while in areas with greater resources, they treated all children equally. The 'Cinderella effect' is not inevitable, and parental care depends on factors beyond biological relationships.
A study by UC Berkeley researchers found that wives' ability to calm down during disputes is linked to higher marital satisfaction. Constructive communication by wives helps couples resolve conflicts, while husbands' quick problem-solving mode often leads to disagreements.
Research in South Asian countries reveals that young maternal age and rapid pregnancies are major factors contributing to high infant mortality rates. In India and Pakistan, these factors account for nearly one-quarter of infant mortality among young mothers, leading to approximately 200,000 infant deaths annually.
A study published in the American Journal of Community Psychology found that economic hardship and financial strain exacerbate depressive symptoms among poor mothers, even with support from family and friends. Marital status did not significantly alleviate these symptoms.
A study published in the journal Emotion found that a specific gene variant, 5-HTTLPR, plays a crucial role in determining how much emotions affect relationships. Individuals with two short alleles of this gene tend to thrive in good relationships and suffer in bad ones.
A large study found that married cancer patients live markedly longer and are more likely to receive appropriate therapy compared to unmarried patients. Social support from spouses plays a critical role in improving outcomes for these patients.
A recent University of Virginia and Harvard University study examines the effects of insecure work on relationships in America. The research found that working-class individuals are less likely to get married, stay married, and have children within marriage compared to those with college degrees.
A new study found that having more siblings provides protection against divorce as an adult. Each additional sibling reduces the likelihood of divorce by 2%, with a greater effect seen among large families. The researchers analyzed data from over 57,000 adults and controlled for various factors to confirm their findings.
A new study found that growing up with siblings provides protection against divorce as an adult, with each additional sibling reducing the likelihood of divorce by 2 percent. The study analyzed data from over 57,000 adults and controlled for various factors, including education and socioeconomic status.
A new study by University of Virginia and Harvard University found that working-class Americans are less likely to get married, stay married, and have children within marriage compared to those with college degrees. The researchers attribute this to the decline of stable, unionized full-time jobs with health insurance and pensions.
The study found that most men (84%) and women (58%) reported paying for most expenses, despite feminism's impact on traditional gender norms. Many women expressed discomfort when men expected them to pay, while nearly half of men would stop dating a woman who never pays.
A study examining men's and women's beliefs about who should pay for dates found that most participants (84% of men, 58% of women) believed men should pay, but many also reported feeling guilty about accepting women's money. The data suggest a shift towards more egalitarian practices, with increasing sharing of expenses among couples.
The US marriage rate has declined to 31.1 per 1,000 married women, a 60% decrease since 1970, with women's average age at first marriage reaching a historic high of nearly 27 years. The divorce rate remains high, with 15% of women separated or divorced, up from less than 1% in 1920.
A study published in Journal of Marriage and Family found that flexible working schemes like ROWE led to increased schedule control for mothers, but did not change the actual amount of time spent with children. Mothers reported eating one additional family meal with their children compared to those in traditional departments.
A study by Royal Holloway University found that victims of forced marriage are hesitant to seek help because they fear cultural misunderstanding. Researchers call for mandatory training on culturally sensitive issues to support victims and improve outcomes.
A Baylor University study found that warring couples desire a willingness to relinquish power and share control during conflicts. The top desired behaviors from partners include showing investment, stopping adversarial behavior, and communicating more.
A recent study found that both cousin marriage and older mothers have a significantly increased risk of birth defects, with nearly 31% of birth defects in babies of Pakistani origin attributed to consanguineous marriages. The study also showed that maternal education can be protective against congenital anomalies.
Researchers found that being born to an older mother or parents who are blood relations increases the likelihood of a baby being born with a birth defect. Maternal education level also plays a significant role in reducing the risk of birth defects across all ethnic groups.
A new BYU study tracks health and marriage quality over 20 years, finding that happy marriages have a preventative component that keeps individuals in good health. The research suggests that marital conflict is a risk factor for poor health, emphasizing the importance of couples seeking professional help to reduce conflict.
A study by San Francisco State University found that older married couples tend to increase their avoidance of conflict discussions over time. This shift may be driven by age-related changes in socioemotional goals, where individuals prioritize less conflict and more positive experiences.