Psychology

Social contributions to meaning in life: the role of romantic relationship quality, parenting, and gender

A. I. Gold, Y. Ryjova, et al.

This groundbreaking study by Alaina I. Gold and colleagues investigates how the quality of romantic relationships and the number of children affect one's sense of meaning in life. The findings reveal intriguing differences between men and women, highlighting the complex dynamics of social relationships and their impact on well-being. Discover how these insights could influence family wellbeing policies.

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Abstract

This study examines the association between romantic relationship quality, number of children, and gender on meaning in life. A survey of 473 US adults revealed positive associations between relationship quality and number of children with meaning in life. However, relationship quality's impact on meaning was stronger for men than women, and for men, this association weakened with increasing numbers of children. The findings highlight the complex interplay of social relationships and meaning in life, with implications for family wellbeing policies.

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Frontiers in Psychology

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Alaina I. Gold, Yana Ryjova, Elizabeth C. Aviv, Geoffrey W. Corner, Hannah F. Rasmussen, Yehsong Kim, Gayla Margolin

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