Single people are often stereotyped as being sad and lonely, and dating apps and shows go all out to transform their “miserable” lives into a celebrated twosome that may one day be married. However, it turns out single people have a heightened sense of self-determination and are more likely to experience more psychological growth and development than married people, study finds.
The research – titled “What no one ever told you about being single” and presented at the American Psychological Association’s 124th Annual Convention – challenges the depiction of single life to offer a more accurate portrayal of single people.
