Contrary to popular belief, numerous research studies have proven that there are many benefits for women, men, children and youth for being in happy marriages. The following is a listing of many of those benefits:
The Benefits for Women
Researchers have found many benefits for women who are in healthy happy marriages that include the following:
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Emotionally healthier
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More satisfying relationship
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Wealthier
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Less likely to be victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes
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Less likely to attempt or commit suicide
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Decrease risk of drug and alcohol abuse
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Less likely to contract STD’s
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Less likely to remain or end up in poverty
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Have better relationships with their children
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Physically healthier
The Benefits For Men
Researchers have found many benefits for men who are in healthy happy marriages that include the following:
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Liver longer
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Physically healthier
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Wealthier
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Increase in the stability of employment
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Higher wages
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Emotionally healthier
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Decrease risk of drug and alcohol abuse
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Have better relationships with their children
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More satisfying sexual relationship
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Less likely to commit violent crimes
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Less likely to contract STD’s
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Less likely to attempt or commit suicide
The Benefits for Children & Youth
Researchers have found many benefits for children who are raised by parents in healthy happy marriages include the following:
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More likely to attend college
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More likely to succeed academically
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Physically healthier
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Emotionally healthier
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Less likely to attempt or commit suicide
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Demonstrate less behavioral problems in school
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Less likely to be a victim of physical or sexual abuse
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Less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol
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Less likely to commit delinquent behaviors
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Have better relationships with their mothers and fathers
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Decreases their chances of divorcing when they get married
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Less likely to become pregnant as a teenager, or impregnate someone
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Less likely to be sexually active as teenagers
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Less likely to contract STD’S
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Less likely to be raised in poverty
Source: Why Marriage Matters, Second Edition: Twenty-Six Conclusions from the Social Sciences, September 2005
Also see: What Is A Healthy Marriage?, Kristin Anderson Moore; Susan M. Jekielek; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Lina Guzman; Suzanne Ryan; Zahia Redd, September 2004
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