It’s Quiz time
Marriage Power
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The social, emotional and economic benefits of marriage have been studied and examined around the world. Not only do married couples benefit, but so do their children.
Take this week’s Quiz and find out how much you know!
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Results
#1. How much more likely is an unmarried person to commit suicide than a married person?
According to data collected in the United States, people who have never been married are 48% more likely to commit suicide compared to those who were married or living with a partner.
#2. True/False: A South Korean study found that widowed individuals were only slightly more likely to commit suicide than married individuals.
The Korean study found that individuals who were divorced, widowed or never married were 53% more likely to commit suicide compared to married individuals.
#3. Studies in Sweden found that ______ decreased a persons likelihood of committing suicide.
Multiple Swedish studies found that having children significantly decreased one’s likelihood of committing suicide. One study done in 2020 found that parents with two children were 70% less likely to commit suicide than those with no children. Another study done in 2026 found that the “protection” of family began before the child was even born, with pregnancy reducing the risk of suicide.
#4. Select all that apply: Children without married parents are more likely to experience:
Select all that apply:
Children in broken homes are much more likely to experience poverty, depression and educational failure. The state of Ohio found that 45% of children in single parent households (regardless of race) live in poverty, compared to only 7% of children in a married household. Ohio also reported that 14% of children aged 7-17 in single parent homes were depressed compared to only 6% of children in married households.
#5. Married couples who _______ are more likely to avoid poverty, reach the middle class (or higher) and remain in an intact family.
Studies have found that “adults who marry before having children have a 97% chance of avoiding poverty, an 86% chance of reaching the middle class or higher, and are four times more likely to live in an intact family in their 30s.” This shows that there is a high economic advantage for families with married parents.
#6. Bonus Question from Last Time: What percentage of men ages 18-29 (who attend church services weekly) report having 3 or more close friends?
68% of young men who attend church weekly report having 3 or more close friendships, which has been tied to having more happiness in their lives. In comparison, 52% of men who rarely, if ever, attend church said likewise.
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