While being unmarried still carries social stigma and family pressure, married individuals tend to report higher overall life satisfaction and better health. A U-M research team studied nearly 5,000 adults in the U.S. and Japan and found that married Americans reported the strongest family support, boosting their well-being. In this research spotlight from Michigan News, co-author and U-M psychology professor Robin Edelstein explores how relationship status and culture influence life satisfaction.
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