单身理论研究新进展
New Progress in the Study of Singleness Theory
摘要: 单身作为一种处于非亲密关系的状态及其个体，单身现象在世界范围内具有普遍性。单身的理论研究跨域了各个学科领域，在社会学、心理学等学科中已有研究讨论了单身背后的理论解释，揭示了单身原因以及相关影响因素。根据已有文献，梳理心理学研究中目前关于单身的理论，包括社会交换理论、符号互动理论、发展任务理论以及依恋理论，对其进行评述，帮助理解单身现象的复杂性和多样性，强调对不同单身类型的个体采取针对性的措施，促进社会和谐发展，同时提升心理幸福感。
Abstract: The phenomenon of singleness, as a state of being in a non-intimate relationship and as an individual, is universal worldwide. Theoretical studies of singleness span a variety of disciplinary fields, and there are existing studies in sociology and psychology that discuss the theoretical explanations behind singleness and reveal the reasons for singleness as well as the related influencing factors. Based on the existing literature, we review the current theories of singleness in psychological research, including social exchange theory, symbolic interaction theory, developmental task theory, and attachment theory, to help understand the complexity and diversity of the singleness phenomenon, and to emphasize the adoption of targeted measures for individuals with different types of singleness in order to promote the harmonious development of society, as well as the enhancement of psychological well-being.
文章引用：马迅 (2024). 单身理论研究新进展. 心理学进展, 14(9), 357-363. https://doi.org/10.12677/ap.2024.149657

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