Gender, marital status and longevity
Journal article
Tatangelo, Gemma, McCabe, Marita, Campbell, Stephen and Szoeke, Cassandra. (2017). Gender, marital status and longevity. Maturitas. 100, pp. 64 - 69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.03.002
Authors | Tatangelo, Gemma, McCabe, Marita, Campbell, Stephen and Szoeke, Cassandra |
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Abstract | Most studies report a positive relationship between marital status and health, with findings consistent across cultures and countries. Gender effects are significant, with men demonstrating greater health benefit than women. The vast majority of the research has examined heterosexual marriages, yet there has been rapid evolution in society of cohabitation patterns, who can marry, and roles in marriage. In this review, we summarise research findings and discuss important future challenges. Broader work looking at the impact of social connectedness, loneliness and support on survival should be supported. Human relationships are crucial to our health and wellbeing − caring and support promote significantly better health outcomes. |
Keywords | gender effects; marriage; women’s health; men’s health; healthy aging; quality of life |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | Maturitas |
Journal citation | 100, pp. 64 - 69 |
Publisher | Elsevier Ireland Ltd. |
ISSN | 0378-5122 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.03.002 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85017305407 |
Page range | 64 - 69 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Grant ID | nhmrc/547600 |
nhmrc/1032350 | |
Place of publication | Ireland |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/85y2y/gender-marital-status-and-longevity
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