Singlehood, defined as not being in a romantic relationship, is becoming increasingly
common worldwide. Despite this, research on singlehood has not received remotely …

Very little attention has been paid in the literature to singlehood as an identity. Existing
research can be divided into the reasons for singlehood on one side and the implications of …

Single adults, on average, experience worse well-being compared to coupled adults. But
why? The current research bridged interpersonal and intergroup perspectives to examine …

Despite the worldwide increase in unpartnered individuals (ie, singles), little research exists
to provide a comprehensive understanding of the heterogeneity within this population. In the …

There is more than one pathway to romance, but relationship science does not reflect this
reality. Our research reveals that relationship initiation studies published in popular journals …

The fear of being single can put people at risk for worse personal and relational well-being.
The current research moves beyond individual-deficit models by exploring whether …

Singles are an understudied yet growing segment of the adult population. The current study
aims to expand the lens of relationship science by examining the well-being of unpartnered …

In Western societies, singlehood has become increasingly normative over historical time.
But whether singles are more satisfied nowadays remains unclear. In this preregistered …

Spending time alone is a virtually inevitable part of daily life that can promote or undermine
well-being. Here, we explore how the language used to describe time alone–such as “me …

There is growing recognition that relationship factors besides relationship status play an
important role in young adults' mental and physical health. This study explored the …