Speaking of Psychology Encore - Living a happy single life, with Geoff MacDonald, PhD
Dec 20, 2023
Geoff MacDonald, expert in relationship status and well-being, discusses the growing trend of Americans choosing to stay single. Topics include the relationship between being single and well-being, gender differences in singlehood, societal stigma against being single, and the need for more research on the lives of single people.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Understanding Singlehood for Happiness and Well-Being
02:31 • 11min
Gender Differences in Singlehood and Happiness
13:30 • 8min
Understanding Progression Bias and the Tendency to Stay in Relationships
21:27 • 2min
Exploring Societal Stigma & Research Questions
23:46 • 7min