Married adults are half as likely as unmarried adults to commit suicide because marriage creates social ties and social commitments to others. What are these ties and commitments called?

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The ties and commitments created by marriage are called social solidarity. Social solidarity refers to the relationships and bonds between individuals in a society that create a sense of unity and cohesion. Marriage is one example of a social institution that creates social solidarity and can promote mental wellbeing.

Married Adults Are Half as Likely as Unmarried Adults to Commit