Are women with kids happier? | BBC Global

There's a common narrative in pop culture and on television that the day-in, day-out exhaustion that comes with raising kids doesn't actually make women feel happier. But a recent survey suggests that this assumption might be wrong. Katty Kay talks with Jean Twenge, a researcher and professor of psychology at San Diego State University, what the data actually says about whether having children improves the happiness levels of women. YT Chapter Sections: 00:00 Motherhood and happiness 00:02:05 Origins of negativity 00:03:03 Why positives go unspoken 00:04:56 Advice for young women 00:07:05 High-tech parenting rules You're watching New Normal with Katty Kay – each week, we bring you conversations with expert guests about how our world is changing and what that means for our lives. Explore past episodes and get early access to new ones on BBC.com. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_global?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com. #bbc #psychology #family