Recent research findings have revealed that highly educated men tend to have a distinct difficulty in escaping their single status. A research team from the Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich in Switzerland conducted a long-term tracking study involving over 17,000 men and women over a span of 13 years. The results confirmed that particularly men with higher education levels show a pronounced tendency to postpone dating. Now, let’s take a look at specific methods below.
Highly educated men have been found to have a distinct tendency to struggle to escape being single. The research team from the University of Zurich in Switzerland conducted a long-term tracking study involving over 17,000 men and women aged 16 to 29 from Germany and the UK over 13 years.
The study measured the dating status and psychological stability of participants who had no dating experience at the start of the research, and the likelihood of remaining a long-term single was found to be higher among men, particularly in the highly educated group. Those in the higher education tier, who tend to focus strongly on academics and careers, showed a clear tendency to postpone dating.
Delaying dating increases psychological burden
As the period of postponing dating lengthens, feelings of depression and loneliness increase, while life satisfaction decreases. This negative impact was particularly pronounced as individuals approached their late 20s, while there was almost no difference in happiness based on dating status during adolescence.
Additionally, the study found that participants with low happiness levels or living with parents were also more likely to remain single for an extended period. This trend was observed in both men and women, but was more strongly noted in men.
Social factors also have a significant impact
Experts analyze that the phenomenon of highly educated men postponing dating goes beyond simple personal tendencies and is influenced by social competitive structures and achievement-oriented culture. They explain that a lifestyle prioritizing achievement and efficiency reduces the depth of human relationships and deepens emotional isolation.
This study sheds new light on the relationship between dating and mental health in modern society, emphasizing the importance of relationships and the need to secure emotional stability.
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