**5.3 SWB and social aspects of health**

Soleimani et al. [41] explored the relationship between SWB and death anxiety in survivors of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Higher levels of social support were positively associated with RWB, EWB, and total SWB. AMI patients with more perceived social support and higher levels of SWB reported less death anxiety. Patients who were single had higher levels of death anxiety than married patients, but SWB was associated with reduced death anxiety among both unmarried and married patients. Results suggest SWB and social support could be considered protective factors for coping with death anxiety and related stress among patients with AMI, and may be most vital for those who are single or lack the additional social support associated with marriage.
