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Speaking of Psychology
Encore - Living a happy single life, with Geoff MacDonald, PhD
Dec 20, 2023
30:04
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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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- A significant number of Americans are choosing to remain single and are happy with their decision, with three in ten U.S. adults being single and half of them not interested in dating or seeking a relationship.
- Research suggests that single individuals who have never been married or in a romantic relationship tend to be happier, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and cultivating healthy relationships with friends and family before pursuing romantic partnerships.
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More Americans are Choosing to Stay Single
The podcast episode discusses how more Americans are choosing to remain single and are happy with their decision. A Pew Research Center poll found that three in ten U.S. adults are single and half of them are not interested in dating or seeking a relationship. The number of singles is even higher when considering unmarried individuals, accounting for about 50% of American adults. The episode explores the diverse characteristics and experiences of single individuals, including those who have never been married, divorced, or widowed, and highlights the need to understand singlehood as an important aspect of studying relationships.
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