Abstract
Marital dissolution is associated with a range of negative physical and emotional health outcomes, including increased risk for early death. This entry begins by summarizing basic epidemiological findings on health-relevant outcomes of divorced and separated adults. We then consider the candidate physiological (e.g., cardiovascular and immunological systems), psychological (e.g., forgiveness, rumination, and self-distancing), and behavioral (e.g., sleep, self-care) mechanisms linking relationship dissolution with poor health. The entry concludes with suggestions for future directions and intervention development.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Wiley Encyclopedia of Health Psychology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Biological Bases of Health Behavior: Volume 1, The Social Bases of Health Behavior: Volume 2, Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine: Volume 3, Special Issues in Health Psychology: Volume 4 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Pages | V2:537-V2:546 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119057840 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781119057833 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- divorce
- health
- marital dissolution
- physiology
- relationships
- stress
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology
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