Mon, Feb 9, 2009 -- 9:00 AM
Children and Marital Happiness
Does having children lead to a happier marriage? Recent research has actually indicated a decrease in marital satisfaction
after the birth of a child. But the equation is not that simple, according to a new report by UC Berkeley researchers Philip
and Carolyn Cowan. They've found that couples who plan or agree to have a child and work on their relationship often maintain
or increase their marital satisfaction. We talk to the Cowans about their study.
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Host: Michael Krasny
Guests:
- Carolyn Cowan, adjunct professor emerita and co-director of the Schoolchildren and their Families Project at UC Berkeley
- Philip Cowan, professor emeritus and co-director of the Schoolchildren and their Families Project at UC Berkeley


