Maintaining a stable marriage is associated with enhanced well-being across the course of adulthood.

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Positive relationships with significant others are a major contributor to well-being during the adult years. Key sources of this well-being include stable marriages and relationships with children, which can have a lasting positive impact on parents. Furthermore, family relationships are often central to an adult's sense of identity.

Social Connectedness and Well-being during Adulthood

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Read the two brief profiles below. Applying your understanding of factors that contribute to well-being during the adult years, which individual is more likely to report a higher level of overall life satisfaction? Justify your answer by explaining the role of their social relationships.

Well-being and Social Connections in Mid-Adulthood

In the United States, a majority of adults derive their sense of identity from their family ties, specifically through their roles involving spouses, children, and parents.

Family Relationships and Adult Identity

Stable Marriage and Adult Well-being

Although the early stages of raising children can be highly stressful, parents often experience long-term psychological benefits, as having adult children typically contributes positively to their overall well-being.

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