Wendy Wang
@WendyRWang
Sociologist & Demographer. Director of Research @FamStudies. Independent Consultant. Formerly @pewresearch @UofMaryland. RTs ≠ endorsements
Even though online dating remains one of the most popular ways couples meet, data shows couples who met in person tend to be happier in their marriages than those who met online (except for those who met in bars). Gen-Z is taking notes: Some are ditching dating apps and…
📚 Your Friday Essays @andrewtwalk on the state of the Southern Baptist Convention @NateSilver538 on the conservative-liberal happiness gap @WendyRWang on why Americans aren't getting married @DouthatNYT interviews @linamkhan And more
The new data is in: Divorce probabilities for couples who married more recently start out much lower. Estimates from Yifeng Wan @UVA: ifstudies.org/blog/no-longer…
Nearly 80% of married college-educated women in the U.S. can expect their marriages to last 20+ years. As divorce rates decline, that number may rise even further. @FamStudies: ifstudies.org/blog/the-us-di…
Nearly 80% of married college-educated women in the U.S. can expect their marriages to last 20+ years. As divorce rates decline, that number may rise even further. @FamStudies: ifstudies.org/blog/the-us-di…
While “elite” Americans benefit greatly from family stability, “it is rare they publicly encourage others to [do likewise]. Scheffler has displayed the benefits of marriage & family in his actions & in his words, emboldening others to do the same” ifstudies.org/blog/pro-famil…
Wow, about 40% of women whose husbands are in the top 5% of earners stay at home. This could reflect both mothers' preferences for less than full-time work and the reality that only families with more economic resources can afford a stay-at-home spouse. Data from NEW…
1. A lot of speculation about infidelity since yesterday. Here are some important points about who (commits it), why (it matters) & how (to affair proof your marriage). First: Who cheats more, men or women? ✔️20% of men 👨🏽 ✔️13% of women 👩🏽 admitted in one national survey:
Coldplay accidentally exposed an alleged affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his colleague Kristin Cabot at one of their recent concerts.
Some stats on cheating: men are more likely than women to cheat, and the share is also higher among Democrats and those who rarely attend religious services. @FamStudies:
NEW: Astronomer CEO caught on camera with his HR chief during a Coldplay concert in Boston. The pair was seen rushing to cover their faces in horror when they realized they were on the big screen. “Oh what... either they're having an affair or they're very shy,” said Coldplay's…
I wish this were just a joke. Most single young adults are uncomfortable with the idea of having an AI companion, especially those with a college education or higher income. For more on AI and relationships @FamStudies: ifstudies.org/blog/artificia…
Try @Grok Companions. Best possible way to learn quantum mechanics 😘
"... in the modern era, we should simply take it as a given that women generally work, and childbearing, instead, is the more discretionary activity. This could mean that efforts to make work more compatible with kids could pay dividends." @kearney_melissa and Phillip Levine's…
When facing an unplanned pregnancy, far more women choose to end it than to give birth and place the child for adoption (by a ratio of 50:1). @FamStudies: ifstudies.org/blog/why-most-…
A fundamental but under-recognized function of marriage is to link men to their children. "As a social-biological institution, marriage has provided a cultural expectation that encouraged men to remain present, invested, and protective—not just of their partners, but also of…
Pressuring men to help out more at home won’t boost fertility. But perceived unfairness in the home may influence fertility. ifstudies.org/blog/men-doing… @lymanstoneky
“We are grateful to the Court. America should be the best place in the world to start and raise a family, and this is one step closer toward realizing that goal. We are honored to have been part of a coalition from across a political spectrum to achieve this result. ”…
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💥💥BREAKING: In a landmark decision today SCOTUS ruled 6-3to UPHOLD Texas's law to age restrict porn sites as CONSTITUTIONAL. This is a huge WIN for the parents and children of America! Here's my analysis🧵
The U.S. population age 65 and older rose by 3.1% (to 61.2 million) while the population under age 18 decreased by 0.2% (to 73.1 million) from 2023 to 2024. @uscensusbureau : census.gov/newsroom/press…
The cornerstone marriage offers a unique advantage for modern women who hope to “marry up” in a world where more young men are falling behind. Young adults commit before reaching full socioeconomic status, and there is no real “up” or “down” to compare. It sees marriage as a…
"There’s clearly a need and desire for stories about love that take the struggles of relationships seriously. But while the issues this movie poses are relatable, how it addresses them falls flat." Film critic @Normalguy8 @FamStudies: ifstudies.org/blog/what-mate…
What’s the biggest reason Americans aren’t getting married or having kids? It’s not money, careers, or even fear of commitment. It’s that it is hard to find the right person. Here’s what’s going on: ifstudies.org/blog/why-ameri…
Automation threatened working class jobs. Now, AI threatens middle class jobs. Sociologist @WendyRWang, Director of Research @FamStudies, sounds the alarm about the sacrifice we're making for "productivity" on this week's GDT podcast. 👉Watch here: youtu.be/Ut3SGSDutv0