Which Statement Best Describes Single, Never-Married, Non-Cohabiting Older Adults

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes single, never-married, non-cohabiting older adults?

• A) They are usually lonely and depressed.
• B) They comprise 30% of the population of older adults.
• C) They are less socially involved than their peers who had children.
• D) They tend to maintain close relationships with friends and siblings.

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