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Benefits of Healthy Marriages |
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Researchers have found many benefits for those who are in healthy marriages, compared to unhealthy marriages, including the following: |
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For Children and Youth |
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1. More satisfying relationship 2. Emotionally healthier 3. Wealthier 4. Less likely to be victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other violent crimes 5. Less likely to attempt or commit suicide 6. Decrease risk of drug and alcohol abuse 7. Less likely to contract STD's 8. Less likely to remain or end up in poverty 9. Have better relationships with their children 10. Physically healthier
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1. More likely to attend college 2. More likely to succeed academically 3. Physically healthier 4. Emotionally healthier 5. Less likely to attempt or commit suicide 6. Demonstrate less behavioral problems in school 7. Less likely to be a victim of physical or sexual abuse 8. Less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol 9. Less likely to commit delinquent behaviors 10. Have a better relationship with their mothers and fathers 11. Decreases their chances of divorcing when they get married 12. Less likely to become pregnant as a teenager, or impregnate someone. 13. Less likely to be sexually active as teenagers 14. Less likely to contract STD's 15. Less likely to be raised in poverty |
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For Men |
For Communities |
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1. Live longer 2. Physically healthier 3. Wealthier 4. Increase in the stability of employment 5. Higher wages 6. Emotionally healthier 7. Decrease risk of drug and alcohol abuse 8. Have better relationships with their children 9. More satisfying sexual relationship 10. Less likely to commit violent crimes 11. Less likely to contract STD's 12. Less likely to attempt or commit suicide |
1. Higher rates of physically healthy citizens 2. Higher rates of emotionally healthy citizens 3. Higher rates of educated citizens 4. Lower domestic violence rates 5. Lower crime statistics 6. Lower teen age pregnancy rates 7. Lower rates of juvenile delinquency 8. Higher rates of home ownership 9. Lower rates of migration 10. Higher property values 11. Decreased need for social services |
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