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Continuing fair or poor self-rated health (SRH) and increasing psychological distress are linked to higher rates of union dissolution in older Canadians. Addressing health issues may reduce relationship breakups.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Union dissolution, or relationship breakup, is a significant life event with potential consequences for well-being.
  • Health status, encompassing both physical and mental health, is a crucial factor influencing life course trajectories.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between health status changes and union dissolution among middle-aged and older adults in Canada.
  • To investigate the impact of self-rated health (SRH) and psychological distress on marital and cohabiting union stability.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from four waves (2014-2020) of the Canadian Longitudinal and International Study of Adults aged 45 and older.
  • Employed logistic regression analyses to assess the effects of stable and changing SRH and psychological distress on subsequent union dissolution.

Main Results:

  • Continuing fair/poor SRH significantly increased the likelihood of union dissolution compared to those with consistently good/excellent or improving SRH.
  • Increases in psychological distress were also associated with a greater probability of experiencing union dissolution later in life.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining good physical and mental health in aging populations may help mitigate the occurrence of union dissolution.
  • Policies aimed at improving health outcomes for older adults could indirectly support relationship stability.