benjaminmeyer+FollowParental happiness and number of children in a family?It seems that new parents often feel less happy in the short term you know sleep deprivation and stress are real... but long-term, they report higher life satisfaction than those without kids. That got me wondering: what about the number of children? Does having more actually make people happier? So I looked up some data. Turns out Hans-Peter Kohler, a professor of sociology and demography at UPenn, looked into this exact question. His findings are interesting! It says: If you're aiming to boost your well-being, stop after one child. According to his study: Child #1 brings a clear increase in happiness. Child #2 and #3? Not so much. For mothers, more kids actually decrease happiness a bit — though they’re still generally happier than child-free women. For dads, extra kids didn’t really change happiness levels either way. Kohler suggests many couples choose to have a second for reasons beyond personal happiness — like giving the first child a sibling, or simply assuming the joy will double (spoiler: it doesn’t). Bottom line: one child might be the happiness sweet spot. Beyond that, it’s likely more about family goals than emotional payoff. #Parenting #FamilyLife #SocialScience #ParentingChoices #WellBeing #FamilyLife 10Share
April Anderson+FollowAlzheimer’s Might Make You More Social?!Turns out, early Alzheimer’s could actually make people more social—not less! A massive UK study found those at higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s were more likely to hang out with family and friends and felt less isolated than expected. Scientists think the disease might trigger extra sociability in its early stages, or maybe loved ones just step up their support. Either way, it’s a total plot twist for what we thought about dementia and social life! #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #SocialScience #Health #BodyHealth40Share
Misty Brady+FollowWhy People Really Hate on VegansEver wondered why vegans get so much hate? Turns out, it’s not just about the food. Psychologists say people see vegans as a threat to their own morals, which sparks envy, fear, and even anger. It’s called the “meat paradox”—meat eaters feel guilty about animals but still eat them, so they lash out at vegans to cope. Basically, it’s less about tofu and more about our own insecurities. Wild, right? #VeganLife #Psychology #FoodCulture #MeatParadox #SocialScience #Health626Share
