Men and women differ slightly in boosting romantic relationships
WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With heart-shaped candy boxes lining the aisles of pharmacies and grocery stores nationwide, a majority of Americans (62%) believe their friends said to have had a positive impact on Health, children (48%), extended family (47%), spouse or partner (46%) and parents (42%).
Two-thirds of Americans (66%) find it very or somewhat easy to make friends, and most say the number of social connections in their lives (72%) and Satisfied with quality (76%). The majority (63%) also said the COVID-19 pandemic had neither strengthened nor weakened their social ties.
These findings are up to date Healthy Mind Monthly An American Psychiatric Association study focused on relationships. The poll was conducted by Morning Consult among her 2,202 adults between January 18 and his 20, 2023, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
“Our social connections are a big part of what makes us human and are important to our mental health.” Reaching out to others has become even more important. ”
When asked who represented the top three most important relationships in life, Americans responded:
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their children (56%)
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Spouse or partner (54%)
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parents (50%)
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brother (38%)
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Friends (36%)
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Large family (21%)
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Relations with religious groups (6%)
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Colleagues at work (5%)
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Other relationships, such as social clubs or sports leagues (4%)
Differences were found in how men and women ranked the top two choices on this list, with men (59%) more likely than women (51%) to rank their spouses or partners in the top three. Women (64%) are more likely than men to say so about their children (47%).
Relationship Mental Health Benefits
The study also explored what Americans think of the top three mental health benefits of friendships and relationships. They include:
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Mental Health Benefits for Friends |
Mental Health Benefits for Romantic Partners |
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Active support and encouragement (53%) |
Active support and encouragement (49%) |
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Talking partner (50%) |
Comfort and friendliness (45%) |
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Comfort and friendliness (42%) |
Talking partner (42%) |
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Fun (37%) |
Fun (32%) |
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People who vomit when upset (34%) |
Accepted (27%) |
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Accepted (26%) |
People who vomit when upset (26%) |
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Others (1%) / Other than the above (8%) |
Others (2%) / Other than the above (13%) |
Men and women agreed on most categories but disagreed on some of the benefits of romantic relationships. were more likely to say they were happy (45% of men vs. 20% of women), and relationships gave them someone to talk to (46% of men vs. 39% of women). .
“We all need people in our lives who will listen to us, encourage us, and give us comfort when things go wrong. Rewards are wired at that moment.”
American Psychiatric Association
Founded in 1844, the American Psychiatric Association is the oldest medical association in the country. APA is also the world’s largest psychiatric association with more than 38,000 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and research of mental illness. APA’s vision is to ensure access to quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. For more information, see: www.psychiatry.org.
CONTACT: Erin Connors American Psychiatric Association 2026097113 [email protected]
