What are the benefits of marriage for women?

A study published in the journal Global Epidemiology, based on research of 12,000 American women, compared the lives of married women with those of unmarried women and found that marriage offers many benefits to women's overall health.

Researchers examined the physical and mental health and life expectancy of all these women after 25 years, including factors such as age, race, and socioeconomic status. What they found was that marriage remains important.

The study's authors, Brendan Case and Ying Chen, presented their findings in the Wall Street Journal, stating that married women, even those who later divorced, had a 35% lower risk of death compared to unmarried women. Married women also had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, experienced less depression and loneliness, were happier and more optimistic, and had greater purpose and hope.

Researchers also examined the impact of divorce compared to maintaining marriage. Among those who were married at the start of the study, divorce was associated with consistently worse subsequent health and well-being, including greater loneliness and depression, as well as lower levels of social integration.

There is also evidence that divorced women have a 19% higher risk of dying from any cause over a 25-year follow-up period compared to those who remain married.

Research based on factors influencing health and well-being, including genes, diet, exercise, environment, and social networks, indicates that marriage can reduce mortality rates by more than one-third by age 25.

In the discussion, the study concluded that, theoretically, the presence of a spouse provides a source of social support, helping the other half cope with stress and offering a buffer against negative emotions when facing challenging circumstances.

Research suggests that marriage also provides a form of social control, encouraging individuals to engage in healthier lifestyles. Due to the intense bonds created within marriage, any breakdown leads to loss, creating feelings of loneliness, mental distress, and a decline in mental health.

Source: VNE

Source: https://baotayninh.vn/hon-nhan-co-loi-gi-cho-phu-nu-a164984.html