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What proportion of young adults have neither married nor had a long-term cohabiting relationship by age 40 in most countries?

10% (correct)

5%

15%

20%

According to sociologists Linda Waite and Maggie Gallagher, what positive aspects of development does marriage promote in young adulthood?

Mental health, happiness, and an active sex life (correct)

Physical health, wealth, and an active sex life

Happiness, wealth, and physical health

Mental health, wealth, and physical health

What negative outcomes are predicted for individuals who remain single after age 30, compared to married people?

Mental health problems, wealth problems, and substance use

Mental health problems, physical health problems, and substance use (correct)

Physical health problems, mental health problems, and an inactive sex life

Physical health problems, wealth problems, and an inactive sex life

True or false: Marriage is the only form of social life in young adulthood across cultures?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Remaining single after age 30 predicts only positive outcomes in comparison to married people?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The proportion of young adults who have neither married nor had a long-term cohabiting relationship by age 40 is usually higher than 10% in most countries?

False Signup and view all the answers

According to psychologist Bella DePaulo, what does she mean by 'singlism'?

People who are not in a serious coupled relationship are stereotyped, discriminated against, and treated dismissively Signup and view all the answers

According to the analysis by Bella DePaulo, how do young adults who have always remained single rank in comparison to married people who later became separated, divorced, or widowed?

Above them Signup and view all the answers

What does the longitudinal studies mentioned in the text reveal about people's happiness levels after marriage?

Happiness levels increase temporarily after marriage but soon return to the same level as before marriage Signup and view all the answers

Match the following researchers with their studies or concepts:

Bella DePaulo = Singlism and analysis of single vs married people Schmitt, Kliegel & Shapiro = Longitudinal study on happiness levels after marriage Addie & Brownlow = Study on young singles’ views of their singlehood Linda Waite and Maggie Gallagher = Promotion of positive aspects of development by marriage Signup and view all the answers

Match the relationship statuses with their rank in terms of health and happiness:

Always remained single = Ranks above those who married but later became separated, divorced or widowed Married = Ranks slightly above single people Separated, divorced or widowed = Ranks below those who have always remained single Unhappily married = Lowest of all in overall happiness Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their descriptions:

Singlism = Stereotyping and discrimination against people who do not have a serious coupled relationship Marriage = Not responsible for long-term happiness according to a longitudinal study Singlehood = Freedom to make own decisions and to do what they want when they want Unhappy marriage = Lowest of all in overall happiness Signup and view all the answers

According to the Social Security Administration, what percentage of African Americans have never married by age 40 in the United States?

41% Signup and view all the answers

In which two Asian cities do over one-third of women aged 30-34 have never married?

Tokyo and Bangkok Signup and view all the answers

What term has been used in Japan to describe young adults who remain single into their 30s?

Parasite singles Signup and view all the answers

True or false: African Americans have higher rates of cohabitation than Latinos and Whites at age 40?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Rates of remaining single are high and rising in some Asian countries?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Nearly all unmarried young adults in Asia continue to live at home, even into their 40s?

True Signup and view all the answers

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What proportion of young adults have neither married nor had a long-term cohabiting relationship by age 40 in most countries?

According to sociologists Linda Waite and Maggie Gallagher, what positive aspects of development does marriage promote in young adulthood?

What negative outcomes are predicted for individuals who remain single after age 30, compared to married people?

True or false: Marriage is the only form of social life in young adulthood across cultures?

True or false: Remaining single after age 30 predicts only positive outcomes in comparison to married people?

True or false: The proportion of young adults who have neither married nor had a long-term cohabiting relationship by age 40 is usually higher than 10% in most countries?

According to psychologist Bella DePaulo, what does she mean by 'singlism'?

According to the analysis by Bella DePaulo, how do young adults who have always remained single rank in comparison to married people who later became separated, divorced, or widowed?

What does the longitudinal studies mentioned in the text reveal about people's happiness levels after marriage?

Match the following researchers with their studies or concepts:

Match the relationship statuses with their rank in terms of health and happiness:

Match the following with their descriptions:

According to the Social Security Administration, what percentage of African Americans have never married by age 40 in the United States?

In which two Asian cities do over one-third of women aged 30-34 have never married?

What term has been used in Japan to describe young adults who remain single into their 30s?

True or false: African Americans have higher rates of cohabitation than Latinos and Whites at age 40?

True or false: Rates of remaining single are high and rising in some Asian countries?

True or false: Nearly all unmarried young adults in Asia continue to live at home, even into their 40s?

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