Positive Psychology — psychology STD 12 Arts — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ArtspsychologyPositive Psychology5 Marks
Question
Talk about marriage and happiness.
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Answer
Marriage status in personal matters such as income, occupation, education, gender, marital status, social life etc. has a greater impact on subjective well-being.
According to a survey of European countries, married people are happier than those who are unmarried, divorced, separated, spouse dead, etc.
A national survey of 36,000 Americans found that married people were happier.
Whose percentage is about 40% while unmarried people found a happy percentage of 26%.
According to Myers, 90% of married people in society are happier than unmarried.
Being married and having a family that gives more satisfaction and happiness in life as compared to other areas of life like job, health.
Marriage Benefits:
Marriage and happiness have a strong relationship.
Marriage is a basic psychological need in people's lives.
Numerous studies have found that marriage contributes to higher levels of physical and mental health and well-being.
Because in times of trouble, companionship, warmth, love, feelings, social support are more achieved in marriage,
While the lives of divorced, unmarried, and isolated people are less prosperous.
According to a survey, unmarried people live a lonely life, have fewer friends, and stay away from social relationships.
So depression, anxiety, physical and mental illness are more prevalent in their lives.
A seven-year study of 800 women and men found that unmarried people had higher rates of mental illness and addiction than married people.
Prosperity requires a good married life. -According to Myers.
"A bad marriage is worse than no marriage at all when it comes to personal well-being."
The role of the spouse and as a parent provides opportunities for new abilities that enhance personal social development, self-esteem and satisfaction.
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