Study: Latter-day Saints report highest family happiness rates in U.S.
September 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Latter-day Saints rank among Americans most likely to report happy family lives, according to a major new study published Tuesday. The research finds church members significantly above national averages in measures of family satisfaction and relationship quality.
The findings come as other data shows declining religious observance among younger Latter-day Saints. Researchers note the gap between self-reported family happiness and retention challenges, particularly among young adults who grew up in the faith.
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