What type of study is this?

This is a Mixed-method approach study.

September 5, 2025

Singlehood in Indian context: A mixed-method investigation of psychological impact and perspectives on reasons, advantages and disadvantages of remaining single

Key Points

Participants reported differences in quality of life based on gender and living arrangements, indicating various societal influences.
Thematic analysis indicates that personal and cultural factors significantly influence the decision to remain unmarried among participants.
Singles highlighted advantages like freedom and reduced responsibilities, contributing to an overall positive self-assessment of life quality.
However, participants also faced disadvantages, including lack of intimacy and concerns about financial security, underscoring the complexity of singlehood.

Abstract

Over the past decades, singlehood has become prevalent globally. In India, the same trend has been observed in recent years. Many singles are delaying marriage or choosing never to get married even though marriage is considered important in Indian society. This article explores how singlehood is experienced among Indian singles aged 30 years and older ( N = 153) and their quality of life. Using a mixed-method approach, it was found that a difference exists in the quality of life of the participants based on their gender and living arrangements. Thematic analysis revealed that our participants opt to remain unmarried due to a range of personal and cultural factors. The advantages of staying single include a sense of freedom to explore one’s interests and reduced emotional and financial responsibilities. However, there are notable disadvantages of remaining single for our participants, such as a Lack of intimacy, Apprehension related to health and financial security, Safety issues, and Perceived discrimination in the workplace. We suggest that the findings of this study can be used as a foundation for designing psychological interventions that address the needs of single adults in traditional social contexts.

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Cite This Study

Gupta et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb46b56d6d5674bccfe82c https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075251374760

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