It was interesting to me that divorce had a larger effect, in terms of longevity, on men than in women. The chapter stated that being divorced was much less harmful to women’s health, which I think could be surprising to some readers. In another Psychology class now, I am conducting an experiment testing the differences between males and females in emotional reactions after a relationship conflict. In my research project, I discuss the stereotypes of women’s reactions after relationship conflict and breakup. This chapter was interesting, because it included another aspect of reactivity to relationship conflict that I do not discuss in my research project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It was interesting to me that divorce had a larger effect, in terms of longevity, on men than in women. The chapter stated that being divorced was much less harmful to women’s health, which I think could be surprising to … Continue reading