Prof Steve McKay, University of Lincoln, College of Social Science, School of Social and Political Science, UoL CoSS research

New analysis of data from up to 13,000 UK families show that a mum’s level of happiness has a direct effect on her children’s mental health, the stability of her relationship with the children’s father, and her closeness to her children when teenagers.


University of Lincoln, College of Social Science Research

Harry Benson, Research Director for Marriage Foundation

Steve McKay, University of Lincoln, School of Social and Political Sciences