Impacto de la soltería a los 30 años: estudio con 17.000 jóvenes reveló efectos para la salud mental
¿Existe un "precio" psicológico por no haber consolidado una relación estable antes de los tres años? Una ambiciosa investigación liderada por la Universidad de Zúrich (UZH) arrojó luz sobre esta interrogante tras realizar un seguimiento exhaustivo a más de 17.000 jóvenes en Europa durante 13 años.
TL;DR
- Prolonged singleness in late adulthood is not emotionally neutral, showing visible effects by the end of the 20s.
- Individuals reaching 29 without a long-term relationship reported lower life satisfaction and increased loneliness.
- The emotional gap between singles and those in relationships widens significantly approaching 30, with increased depressive symptoms and decreased happiness.
- Men, those with higher education, and individuals living alone or with parents tend to delay starting relationships longer.
- Starting a first romantic relationship led to immediate and sustained improvements in life satisfaction and reduced loneliness, though depressive symptoms may take longer to resolve.