Cross-Cultural Differences in the Links Between Familial Support and Strain in Married and Single Adults' Well-Being
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3572016 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lester Sims (0000-0003-3339-9348, Singapore Management University Singapore Singapore), Robin S Edelstein (0000-0003-2029-7027, Michigan United), Robin Edelstein (University of Michigan Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Michigan USA) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Personal Relationships (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1350-4126 • E-ISSN: 1475-6811 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/pere.70027 |
| OpenAlex | W4414268023 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 56 |
Single adults face greater stigmatization and report poorer well-being compared to those who are married, but most research has focused on Western samples. In a two-wave combined sample of 4746 Americans and Japanese participants, we showed that singles, regardless of cultural background, reported poorer health and life satisfaction. Married adults, particularly Americans, reported higher family support, which was indirectly related to higher well-being. Both single Americans and Japanese reported greater familial strain; however, strain was significantly associated with lower well-being only among Americans. These findings extend the understanding of singlehood and well-being to an Asian context and emphasize the unique roles of familial support and strain
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Culture and the self
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Happiness Singled Out
Unsupported and Stigmatized? The Association Between Relationship Status and Well-Being Is Mediated by Social Support and Social Discrimination
Rural–urban differences in personality traits and well‐being in adulthood
Associations among relational values, support, health, and well‐being across the adult lifespan
Understanding associations among family support, friend support, and psychological distress
Marriage for the Sake of Parents? Adult Children's Marriage Formation and Parental Psychological Distress in China
Self-Rated Health and Mortality
Paradox in marriage values and behavior in contemporary China
Staying Single in a Married World
No Shelter for Singles
Psychosocial Resources and Associations Between Childhood Physical Abuse and Adult Well-being
The Changing Relationship Between Partnership Status and Loneliness
Culture and social support
The Asian Single Profiles
Supportive interactions, negative interactions, and depressed mood
Understanding High Levels of Singlehood in Singapore
Untangling the effects of partner responsiveness on health and well-being
Childhood maltreatment and provision of support and strain to family relationships in adulthood
Does singlehood isolate or integrate? Examining the link between marital status and ties to kin, friends, and neighbors
Social Support and Strain from Partner, Family, and Friends
Singlehood in contemporary Japan
Family Status and Health Behaviors
Marriage in Asia
Cultural Differences in Motivation for Seeking Social Support and the Emotional Consequences of Receiving Support
Marriage and Family in East Asia
Marriage, Cohabitation, and Happiness
Ambivalence in the Relationship of Adult Children to Aging Parents and In-Laws
The Relationship Between Social Support and Subjective Well-Being Across Age
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |