What is it about?
Among older married couples in the United States, on days when individuals reciprocated emotional support with their spouse, they experienced lower negative mood compared to days when support was not reciprocated. These results highlight the importance of mutual emotional support in later-life relationships.
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Why is it important?
As the life expectancy has increased, psychological well-being has become more crucial for older individuals. This research shows that emotional support equity can contribute to better mental health.
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The results were from a nationally representative daily diary dataset, which makes the findings more robust and have stronger daily implications.
PO-HENG CHEN
University of Texas at Austin
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This page is a summary of: Examining the role of emotional support equity in marital relationships in later life: Findings from the National Study of Daily Experiences., Journal of Family Psychology, May 2025, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/fam0001354.
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