# Chinese Parents' Happiness by Child Gender

> Two daughters boost Chinese parents' happiness more than sons.
- Title: Chinese Parents' Happiness by Child Gender · Psychologies
- Summary: Two daughters boost Chinese parents' happiness more than sons. Chinese parents with two daughters report higher happiness than those with sons, per a study…
- Keywords: chinese, parents, two daughters, happiness, acta psychologica, child gender, family composition, Parents', Child, Gender, Psychologies
- Source: Psychologies — https://psychologies.com/famille/enfants/Enfant-unique-deux-filles-trois-garcons-quels-parents-sont-les-plus-heureux-Une-etude-a-tranche-642019
- Author: Guillaume Servant
- Published: 2026-09-25T08:05:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chinese, parents, two daughters, happiness, acta psychologica, child gender, family composition
## Study finds happiness link
Chinese researchers studied parent happiness by child gender.
## Two daughters boost happiness
Parents with two daughters report higher happiness than those with sons.
## Chinese General Social Survey
The study used data from 49,752 Chinese adults surveyed between 2012 and 2021.
## Happiness by child count
More children increase happiness, especially for parents over 60.
## Gender mix effect
Families with only daughters show higher happiness than those with only sons.
## Why two daughters?
In China, daughters provide emotional support while sons handle financial needs.
## Study limitations
The findings apply only to Chinese families and may not generalize globally.
## Key takeaway

Chinese parents with two daughters report higher happiness than those with sons, per a study in Acta Psychologica.