The Relationship between Social Support and Happiness: The Moderating Effect of Marital Status

Yuan Wei

doi:10.54097/xkwxcf09

Authors

Yuan Wei

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/xkwxcf09

Keywords:

Social Support, Happiness, Marital Status, Regulating Effect

Abstract

Study explores social support-well-being interplay, assessing marital status's moderation. 1000 adults in diverse marital states surveyed via questionnaires. Scales measured social support & well-being. Analysis showed strong positive link, with marriage amplifying the benefit. Marital status is a key mediator.In contrast, the association was weaker among unmarried, divorced or widowed individuals. This suggests that marital status may further strengthen the positive effect of social support on well-being by consolidating emotional support and enhancing life security perception.

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