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Journal of Family Issues, Vol. 22, No. 7, 838-858 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/019251301022007003
© 2001 SAGE Publications

Intimate Relationships in Later Life

Current Realities, Future Prospects

TERESA M. COONEY

University of Missouri-Columbia

KATHLEEN DUNNE

University of Missouri-Columbia

This article reviews the relationship statuses that are common for older adults today. It addresses the prevalence of various statuses among the older adult population as well as their consequences for economic, social, psychological, and physical well-being and adjustment. In addition, consideration is given to how the prevalence and experience of various relationship statuses may change in the next few decades given such demographic changes as reduced mortality, increased education and employment for women, and reduced standardization of the life course. Throughout the article, differences for older men and women are highlighted.


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