2025
Mothers Have The Clearest Sense Of Purpose
If you consult the popular media, you might think that children are more of a burden than a blessing. But research consistently shows mothers pulling ahead on a number of well-being metrics. One IFS report with the Wheatley Institute found that mothers are more likely to have a clear sense of purpose in their lives. Among women ages 25 to 55, 28% of married mothers strongly agreed that their life has a clear sense of purpose, and 25% of unmarried mothers reported the same. This compares to 14% of married childless women and 16% of unmarried childless women who report having a clear sense of purpose in life. These findings square with research that shows, across the world, parents are more likely to report having a meaningful life.
