Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
marital quality, mortality, meta-analysis, positive social support
College
David O. McKay School of Education
Department
Counseling Psychology and Special Education
Abstract
In recent years divorce, abuse, neglect and other family issues have been on the rise. Many of these problems stem from a poor marital relationship. Elder Christofferson recently taught, “We have much to do to strengthen marriage in societies that increasingly trivialize its importance and purpose” (Christofferson 2012). This study seeks to illustrate the physical and psychological benefits of following this counsel. Studies have indicated that marital status can contribute to a decrease in mortality (Jaffe, 2007). Positive social support has been linked to lower mortality as well (Holt-Lunstad, 2010). It would logically follow that marital quality is also associated with longevity. We hypothesized that individuals in a positive/healthy marriage relationship are less likely to experience mortality.
Recommended Citation
Harris, Tyler and Smith, Dr. Timothy
(2014)
"The Effect of Marital Quality on Mortality: A Meta-Analysis,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 14.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/14