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Having children reduces marital satisfaction.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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Is it true that having children reduces marital satisfaction?

Partly. A large international survey reports that the number of children is a significant negative predictor of marital satisfaction, and a sociology textbook repeats the research-backed belief that having children reduces marital satisfaction. Against this, one US study of 450 wives found no decrease in marital satisfaction once a child was present, and a study of parents of a retarded child notes ambiguous findings.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 2 sources for, 2 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 2
When and how does the number of children affect marital satisfaction? An international survey
2021
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Kowal, M., Groyecka-Bernard, A., Kochan-Wójcik, M., & Sorokowski, P. (2021). When and how does the number of children affect marital satisfaction? An international survey. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249516

Evidence against · 2
Perceived Work Roles and Children in Relation to Marital Satisfaction
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Owens, J. (n.d.). Perceived Work Roles and Children in Relation to Marital Satisfaction. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.58809/zsaf8199

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Essentials of sociology
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author, B. D. B. (n.d.). Essentials of sociology. archive.org. https://archive.org/details/essentialsofsoci0000brin

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Predicting Marital Adjustment and Parent Satisfaction for Couples Having a Retarded Child.
1984
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A., A. D. & Others, A. (1984). Predicting Marital Adjustment and Parent Satisfaction for Couples Having a Retarded Child.. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED266355

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