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Health concordance within couples: a systematic review
Deanna Meyler1, Jim P Stimpson, M Kristen Peek
1University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, USA. deanna_meyler@yahoo.com
Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|March 22, 2007
Summary
Marriage is linked to better health. Couples often share similar health statuses, a phenomenon called health concordance, which this review confirms across mental, physical, and behavioral health.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Marriage is associated with improved health outcomes.
- Couples frequently exhibit similar health statuses (health concordance).
- Existing research lacks a comprehensive review and unified theory of health concordance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review existing literature on health concordance among couples.
- To examine research on mental health, physical health, and health behavior concordance.
- To identify gaps and areas for future research in couple's health concordance.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review methodology was employed.
- Rigorous identification strategies were used to find relevant articles.
- 103 research articles on health concordance were identified and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Overwhelming evidence supports health concordance in couples.
- Significant findings indicate concordant mental health, physical health, and health behaviors.
- The review synthesized research across various health domains.
Conclusions:
- Couples demonstrate significant health concordance across multiple domains.
- Further research is needed to understand the underlying causes of health concordance.
- This review highlights the need for a deeper understanding of shared health trajectories in couples.
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