Chapter Objectives

After reading the chapter, you should be able to:

1.

know in general terms the percentages of people in the U.S. population who are married, single, widowed, and divorced and point out cultural/ethnic differences.

2.

describe the differences between voluntary and involuntary singles.

3.

sort out myths versus realities about singles.

4.

explain the reasons for marital delay and why some people remain permanently single.

5.

understand the advantages and disadvantages of being single, and singles' health and well-being.

6.

describe the various living arrangements of singles, including the increasing phenomenon of adult children living with their parent(s).

7.

understand the need of singles for companionship, the difference between loneliness and aloneness, and the differences between males and females in relation to companionship.

8.

discuss the sexual behavior of singles.

9.

compare singles with marrieds in relation to employment and level of income.

10.

discuss the challenges faced by single mothers.

11.

discuss the life situations of older, never-married adults.

12.

examine personal attitudes toward being single.

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