The relationship between parenthood and well-being has become a hot topic among
scholars, media, and general public alike. The research, however, has been mixed—some …

Empirical results hinge on analytical decisions that are defensible, arbitrary and motivated.
These decisions probably introduce bias (towards the narrative put forward by the authors) …

Childhood is the time when we forge our first social bonds, first learn how to express and
read basic human emotions, and first make sense of the physical world. In childhood …

Empirical results often hinge on data analytic decisions that are simultaneously defensible,
arbitrary, and motivated. To mitigate this problem we introduce Specification-Curve Analysis …

The experiences of mothers and fathers are different in ways that could affect their well-
being. Yet few studies have comprehensively examined gender differences in parents' well …

Childfree individuals choose not to have children, which makes them a distinctive group
from parents who have had children, not-yet-parents who plan to have children, and …

The parental stress scale (PSS) is a widely used instrument that assesses stress related to
child rearing. Even though several studies have investigated the construct validity and …

Previous research suggests that having close relationships is a fundamental human need
that, when fulfilled, is positively associated with subjective well-being. Recently, however …

Savoring, or prolonging emotions associated with positive events, improves emotion and life
satisfaction; little work, however, focuses on the savoring of interpersonal experiences …

As some of the most important relationships in people's lives, marriage and parenthood offer
many opportunities for people to experience great joy or to suffer incredible disappointment …