Overall,never-married older people report a level of well-being equivalent to that of __________ aging adults.

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The sentence states that never-married older people report a level of well-being equivalent to that of married aging adults. This means that being married seems to have a positive effect on their well-being. The other choices (A) recently divorced, (C) chronically ill, (D) recently widowed either suggest negative life events or chronic illnesses, which are likely to affect well-being negatively.

Overall,never-Married Older People Report a Level of Well-Being Equivalent to That