According to World Health Organization, “An individual with good mental health is able to realize his or her own abilities, cope with the stress of everyday life, work productively and contribute to the Community.” Where on the other hand marriage is defined as a state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law and social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision of living together with legal commitment and religious ceremonies (Watkins. A.J 2013). Both of them have a big influence over each other and are affected by each other (Ostwald J.A, 2009)
To my view marriage contributes to a healthier society, building up a separate unit called
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As the institution imposes responsibility on both of the spouses and implies commitments to both of them creating a huge room for positive change. Men tend to change in a manner, as before marriage they live less health lives and are much more involved in dangerous behaviors including drinking, car racing and substance abuse. After marriage it becomes their foremost obligation to think consequences of actions they perform. They work regularly; tend to involve more in religious practices. Boundaries are created around their behaviors and make them future oriented. Women are generally viewed to be responsible since childhood and considered to be less involved in anti-social behaviors. Loveless.S.A & Tolman.B.T () state the women consider themselves as complete after marriage. Women enjoy commitments and duties after marriage. They love being busy with children, spouse and household chores. If this sensorium of completeness is not achieved they get indulged in more of anti-social behaviors example substance abuse and are prone towards mental illness. Robert G.Wood (2007) inferred that unmarried women show more depressive symptoms than the ones married. To my clinical scenario the theory applies that as my patient also wanted to enter the relationship of marriage having children …show more content…
Wood, 2007). Howell. P (2009) in his report on health marriages and mental health clearly states that with many cross-sectional studies it has been found that marriage makes individuals less prone to have psychological illness. This is not merely because marriage makes the two partners involve in less risk taking activities but also it influences the quality and size of gains. A study revealed that intermediate rates of mental disorders were found in single and widowed, highest in divorced and separated while married people had the lowest rates of mental disorders among them. Study of 80,000 suicides in U.S., also indicated that suicide is committed less by married women compared to unmarried ones. These women define themselves less depressive and emotionally healthier than unmarried ones. Relating it to my clinical scenario the patient also required emotional stability, self-worthiness, a partner to whom she can share her emotions, and her own family which only comes after marriage. She did not wanted herself to be labeled as mentally ill therefore, she started saying that she is suffering from Tuberculosis associated with somatic delusions denying the fact that she had any mental health
Human beings are not isolated individuals. We do not wander through a landscape of trees and dunes alone, reveling in our own thoughts. Rather, we need relationships with other human beings to give us a sense of support and guidance. We are social beings, who need talk and company almost as much as we need food and sleep. We need others so much, that we have developed a custom that will insure company: marriage. Marriage assures each of us of company and association, even if it is not always positive and helpful. Unfortunately, the great majority of marriages are not paragons of support. Instead, they hold danger and barbs for both members. Only the best marriages improve both partners. So when we look at all three of Janie’s marriages, only her marriage to Teacake shows the support, guidance, and love.
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In her text, she states that cohabitation has become very famous in the United States. Jay also reports that young adults in their twenties see cohabitation as a preventive way to avoid divorce. The perception that she contradicts by pointing out that people who cohabit before marriage are more at risk of divorce because once they are married they become unsatisfied of their marriage, she calls this phenomenon the cohabitation effect. The author also punctuates that the problem of the cohabitation effect is that lovers do not really discuss their personal perception of cohabitation or what it will mean for them. Instead, they slide into cohabitation, get married, and divorce after realizing that they made a mistake. She proves her point by presenting a research which shows that women and men have a different interpretation of cohabitating prior marriage. Furthermore, the author emphasizes her argument by saying that the problem is not starting a cohabiting relationship but leaving that relationship which can be the real issue after all the time and money invested. Finally, Jay indicates that American’s mindset about their romantic relationship is changing and can be illustrated by the fact that more Americans started to see cohabitation as a commitment before
Research of literature depends on the theory or topic one is researching. Research uncovers what the author knows about his or her discipline and its practices. Augustus Napier is a family therapist with vast experience in family therapeutic processes and experiential therapy with couples. In my research of his background, I reviewed his book “The Family Crucible.” In this text, Dr. Napier chronicles the therapeutic process of one fictitious family (which is a composite of real cases) experiencing marital discord. In reviewing the case studies in this book, I gained insight into his style of the therapeutic process, which exposed Dr. Napier’s framework which leads to his assumptions about marriage. The details of this case study coupled with Dr. Napier’s added paragraphs and chapters of analyses with his conclusions on the maladaptive reasons people marry other people make this resource of great qualitative value. Additionally, useful evaluative data revealing a deeper insight into Dr. Napier’s position on irreconcilable differences can be fo...
... of Denver and PREP Inc. Adults and children are at increased risk for mental and physical problems due to marital distress and divorce. Marital problems are associated with decreased work productivity, especially for men. Married men and women in all age groups are less likely to be limited in activity due to illness than single, separated, or divorced individuals (National Center for Health Statistics, 1997). Also children living with a single parent or adult report a higher percentage of activity limitation and higher rates of disability. They are also more likely to be in poorer health than children who do not come from a divorced family. Think about this before you untie the knot. The dangers that financial problems, lack of communication, and failure to work together as a team can impose on your marriage or future marriage can have devastating effects.
Most people divorce due to uncertain, complicated reasons. Perhaps divorce is a way for some to escape insecurities or personal problems. It’s no secret that divorce has helped people run from their problems instead of facing them. It is easily arguable that divorce is the primary cause of family destruction and relationships. According to American Psychological Association, about 90 percent of the twenty-first century marry by the age of 50 (APA). The APA states that healthy marriages are essential for couples’ mental and physical health. They are also influential when raising children; it also acknowledges that raising children in a happy home shields them from mental, physical, educational and social problems. Nevertheless, approximately
No one expects to divorce when they get married but nearly half of all marriages will end in divorce or separation. Divorce can be costly, with court fees and attorneys. Dr. Doherty, noted marriage scholar and therapist has determined a list of risk factors that are attributed to marital problems and divorce. The first three: Young age, less education and less income are coincidently other topics brushed upon in this paper. Impulsive decisions made by younger people to marry leads to children which leads to financial instability. Once a couple has children, they are unlikely to further their education because of lack of time. Divorce also has a negative effect on
Marriage is a commitment that seems to be getting harder to keep. The social standards placed on an individual by society and influenced by the media inevitably lead some to consider divorce as a “quick-fix” option. “Have it your way” has become a motto in the United States. It has become a country without any consideration of the psychological effects of marriage and divorce. The overwhelmingly high divorce rate is caused by a lack of moral beliefs and marital expectations.
Inside the article “Why Marriage is Good for You”, Maggie Gallagher makes claims that marriage improves many facets of an individual’s life; including both mental and physical health, longevity, finances, and reduced chances of infidelity (Gallagher). The statements made throughout the article reference many statistics and studies conducted by various organizations and individuals, however, Gallagher falls victim to a number of common logical fallacies. While this weakens Gallagher’s argument in the article, it does not necessarily make it false.
It is important to understand what Marriage and Family counseling entail’s so that there will be an understanding of its true relevance. The union of Marriage is understood to be one of the most sacred institutions God has put in place with the family unit falling next in line as it is the foundation of society and the buil...
One of the main causes that marriages are not lasting is the change in the roles of woman today. Prior to the 1980’s it was the man’s responsibility to earn money and financially provide for his family, whereas the woman only took did house work and looked after the ch...
Love conquers everything. Or at least, that’s what Romeo and Juliet thought. But marriage and love can be complicated, and some argue that marrying someone who shares your religious beliefs can make things much easier. Is having the same religious and spiritual beliefs part of criteria many people use when seeking a marriage partner? It is strongly felt that the person they are going to marry should have the same traditions and customs, and intensity of belief as they themselves do. For them, it is an imperative part of marriage. A correlation exists between religious shared beliefs in marriage and marital satisfaction, although the nature of the relationship is not certain. History says that religion starts wars. If that is true, what will it do to a dual-religion marriage? This paper will discuss people’s views on why it is actually a major criterion to have a partner that has the same religious beliefs.
The debate on whether to get married or stay single has been raging for a long while, with both sides of the coin having their own pros and cons regarding the matter. Many proponents of either marriage or single life have strong individual convictions, and it is difficult to reach a definitive objective conclusion. Is the married individual happier than his/her single counterpart, or is getting married just a comfort seeking ritual that people believe they have to fulfill at some point in their lives? It is necessary to dissect this issue in the light of four factors: health and other medical factors, the economic and finance front, mental and emotional wellbeing and lastly, the social factor.
During the 19th century (early 1920s), the divorce rates increased by every 1000 marriages, 6.6 of them ended in divorce. Until the end of WWII, divorce rates double every five years mainly due to the expectation of what a marriage is and the separation between a soldier and his wife. Separation between a newly married couple can cause distrust due to the distance. Most newly married wives expected the life of happiness and excitement, however, they did not expect to lose their husband to the war nor did they expect the abusive behavior, also known as PTSD, from soldiers coming home from the war, whether it ended or the soldier was honorably discharged due to an injury. In American, divorce rate skyrocketed mainly caused by many reasons, such as boredom, lying, money, overbearing personality, and the ignorance of sex. Even in today’s society, divorce can be cause by all of these reasons. However, after WWI, divorce rates increase to over seventeen percent. Although a married woman was never taught about sex until she wedded, the married woman being ignorance about sex can cause a divorce, blaming the married woman to be at fault. Another reason is seen mostly in wealthy society where a wife gets bored and files for divorce. Boredom is one of the biggest cause for marital failure. Although the married wives file for divorce due to boredom, she will less than likely to be ridiculed by
Iveniuk, J., Waite, L. J., Laumann, E., McClintock, M. K., & Tiedt, A. D article helps us understand some key reasons for conflict in previous or current marriages in old age. This category falls into the conflict theory because it shows how the dynamics of a marriage are affected and changed throughout illness and lack of positivity. The article showed that lack of positivity, and poor health was a main indicator for marital conflict, this leading to both divorce or depression. These findings also aid the understanding that men are better able to adapt to conflict and change thus allowing them to open themselves up into the senior dating world or even allow them to remarry with more ease if divorce or spousal death does occur due to the fact that in most cases men are more positive in dealing with spouses with poor health. This is most likely because respectable men feel the need to protect their loved ones while woman feel the need to protect their title as a mother, wife or simply woman. This allows this catagory to also fall under the labeling theory and also role theory as our self identity influence and determine our behaviour. If a woman views herself as a stressed individual she will carry out the attitudes and behaviors of a stressed individual. Woman carry a huge role as a “marri...