Americans' Unhappiness Persists: Is 'Happiness-Segregated Society by Marriage' the Cause?

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11 August 2026 at 6:16 am

Americans' Unhappiness Persists: Is 'Happiness-Segregated Society by Marriage' the Cause?

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Americans' happiness levels have significantly declined since the pandemic, with economist Sam Peltzman suggesting a 'happiness-segregated society by marriage' as a key factor. Data indicates that while married individuals remain relatively happy, unmarried adults have become increasingly unhappy, a trend not solely attributable to economic factors or declining marriage rates.

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