According to George Vaillant's longitudinal studies, ________ in middle age was more strongly related than intimacy to whether individuals would have an enduring and happy marriage at 75 to 80 years of age.
A) generativity
B) stagnation
C) autonomy
D) assuming a traditional gender role

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Vaillant found that individuals who scored higher on measures of generativity, which refers to a sense of responsibility and concern for future generations, were more likely to have a successful and satisfying marriage in later life. This was a stronger predictor than intimacy or assuming traditional gender roles. Stagnation and autonomy were not studied as predictors of marital success by Vaillant.

According to George Vaillant's Longitudinal Studies, ________ in Middle Age