Indiana University

Checkup: Are parents happier than non-parents?

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Air date: December 30, 2012

Host: Jeremy Shere, PhD

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Previous studies concluded that non-parents are typically happier than parents. Katie Nelson, Ph.D. candidate conducted a study which concluded that parents are generally happier and derive a sense of value and purpose from their role as a parent.