{"id":13283,"date":"2024-12-27T17:22:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T17:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=13283"},"modified":"2024-12-27T18:53:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T18:53:20","slug":"the-psychological-toll-of-staying-single-new-study-reveals-life-satisfaction-and-personality-trait-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/the-psychological-toll-of-staying-single-new-study-reveals-life-satisfaction-and-personality-trait-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"The Psychological Toll of Staying Single: New Study Reveals Life Satisfaction and Personality Trait Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A new study reveals significant differences in life satisfaction and personality traits between lifelong singles and partnered individuals. These findings emphasize the importance of tailored support systems for singles, particularly in their later years.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although marriage and long-term relationships are often seen as societal norms, an increasing number of people are choosing to remain single for life. However, a new study <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/09567976241286865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in the journal Psychological Science highlights that lifelong singles experience lower life satisfaction and exhibit distinct personality traits compared to their partnered counterparts, emphasizing the need for better support networks tailored to singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The research team analyzed data from over 77,000 Europeans aged 50 and above. The study is unique in its breadth, examining individuals across multiple cultures and focusing on people who have remained single throughout their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen there are differences, they might be especially important in elderly people who face more health issues and financial issues,\u201d co-lead author Julia Stern, a senior researcher at the University of Bremen, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologicalscience.org\/news\/2024-dec-singles-differ-personality-traits.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said in an interview with APS<\/a>. \u201cThey need more help, and the help is usually the partner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The researchers assessed life satisfaction using the Big Five personality traits \u2014 openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. They found that lifelong singles scored lower in life satisfaction, extraversion, conscientiousness and openness to experience when compared to those in relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key aspect of this study was its varied definition of singlehood. Stern and her colleagues grouped respondents based on whether they had never married, never lived with a partner or had never been in any long-term relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results indicated that those who had never experienced a serious long-term relationship showed the lowest levels of extraversion, openness and life satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While previous studies often blurred the lines by including people with past relationships, this study makes a clear distinction. The team&#8217;s findings suggest selection effects as a primary reason for personality differences rather than changes brought on by relationships.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s more likely you have these selection effects: For example, people who are more extraverted are more likely to enter a relationship,\u201d Stern added. However, she cautioned that these results are average effects and do not describe everyone individually.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interestingly, cultural factors also played a role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singles in countries with higher marriage rates, such as those in Southern Europe, reported even lower life satisfaction, though religiosity had no significant impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gender and age were also influential; single women reported higher life satisfaction than single men, and older singles were more content with their status than middle-aged singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, even though singles may grow happier with age, their lower scores compared to partnered people are still a cause for concern. Previous research has shown correlations between life satisfaction, certain personality traits and overall health and mortality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These findings underline the necessity of creating support systems specifically for single individuals. Stern advocates for the development of programs aimed at preventing loneliness, tailored to the unique personality traits of lifelong singles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere are differences between people who stay single their entire lives and people who get partnered, and for me this means that we have to take extra care of these people,\u201d added Stern. \u201cIf they have people who care for them or look out for them regularly, this might help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the societal landscape continues to evolve, understanding and addressing the distinct needs of lifelong singles will be crucial in fostering healthier, more fulfilled lives for all individuals, regardless of their relationship status.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although marriage and long-term relationships are often seen as societal norms, an increasing number of people are choosing to remain single for life. 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