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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?
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?
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?
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?
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: 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?
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 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?
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?
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 following researchers with their studies or concepts:
Match the relationship statuses with their rank in terms of health and happiness:
Match the relationship statuses with their rank in terms of health and happiness:
Match the following with their descriptions:
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?
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?
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?
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: 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: 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?
True or false: Nearly all unmarried young adults in Asia continue to live at home, even into their 40s?
