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Choosing to be child free, with Jennifer Watling Neal, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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This chapter discusses the increasing trend of individuals opting to be child-free in the United States, exploring research on non-parents, their characteristics, decision-making patterns, happiness levels, and the challenges and stigma they encounter. Dr. Jennifer Watling-Neal's work on child-free adults and children's peer networks is also introduced.

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