Parenthood does not boost happiness, study finds
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5 questionsWhat specific measures of hedonic wellbeing were used in the University of Nicosia study?
How was 'ideal number of children' defined in the University of Berlin study?
What are the exact effect sizes for the differences found in both studies?
How do the findings reconcile with previous studies showing a positive link between parenthood and happiness?
What are the specific 'hidden costs of parenthood' suggested by the Berlin researchers?
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