"According to Freeman et al. (2023), 'Today, Western-educated young men and women spend much of their third decade of life (i.e., 20-29 years of age) in committed non-marital unions. While formal marriage has been delayed or declined, the majority of young adults still seek companionship, with roughly 75 percent of marriages in the US now preceded by cohabitation.'"
"Evidence reported by Aviles et al. (2020) in the European Journal of Personality indicates that '[b]eing single during late adolescence and emerging adulthood does not seem to pose a risk for youth's self-esteem development.'"
Breakups among young adults can have severe psychological effects, impacting self-esteem and emotional well-being. April is noted as a peak month for breakups, possibly linked to a desire for renewal. While many young adults engage in non-marital unions, the end of these relationships can be traumatic. Research indicates that recovery from breakups typically occurs within three months, but rumination can prolong distress and hinder recovery, affecting both mental and physical health.
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