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6 in 10 Singaporeans are happier after tying the knot: survey

As 77% claim they're happier after becoming parents.

According to a happiness poll by NTUC's family development unit, U Family, 61% of almost 6,000 Singapore respondents said they are happy.

62% said that the contributing factor to happiness is getting married while 77% claimed that they are happier after they became parents.

Respondents also cited supportive network as happiness factors. 63% said they have a network of supportive family members and relatives.

70% of those surveyed said they have spouses who play an active role in the family.

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