Media
February 2025
The singlehood advantage: The truth about the singles tax.
Dr. Yuthika Girme joins hosts Vass Bednar and Katrina Onstad in Globe and Mail’s Lately podcast to discuss anti-single prejudice, the four archetypes of singletons, and how this growing demographic is shaping a new ‘solo economy.’
November 2024
What is the 4B movement and why is it gaining popularity with women around the world?
In this segment of CBC’s The Early Edition, Stephen Quinn and Ashley Moliere discuss the 4B movement, which recently became popular in America. Dr. Yuthika Girme suggests next steps on how to provide support for women, men, and families.
February 2024
Celebrating Galentine’s Day? How this unofficial holiday can boost your health.
Introduced by the show Parks and Recreation, Galentine’s Day is a cultural phenomenon that is rising in popularity. Dr. Yuthika Girme explains the benefits of celebrating friendship during this unofficial holiday.
November 2023
New psychology research reveals four archetypes of stereotypical single people.
A study authored by PhD student Hannah Dupuis and Dr. Yuthika Girme is featured. The article explores the discrimination faced by single people, 4 distinct archetypes of stereotypical single people, and the gender nuances present in each archetype.
September 2022
Actually, some people Are happier (and healthier) being single.
Dr. Yuthika Girme and her study are referenced, noting that the happiness gap between single and coupled people is often overstated. Girme also highlights how discrimination and social pressure can negatively impact single people’s well-being.
August 2021
How single people get patronized and excluded.
A study co-written by Dr. Yuthika Girme is featured in this article, which explores the discrimination faced by single people. The article also discusses and how feeling unsupported and patronized can lead single people to feel less satisfied with life.
May 2020
Untangling the new dating, intimacy, and togetherness (or not).
A feature with Dr. Yuthika Girme offers a different take on dating than the adviced shared by provincial health office Dr. Bonnie Henry. She suggests that the real issue isn’t singlehood, but rather the stigma and pressure placed on single people.