Winning big in the lottery is a dream shared by millions of people around the world.You think that if you win the lottery, you will live happily ever after.But new research points to a potential downside that many don't anticipate: divorce.
This study, conducted by researchers at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in Sweden, paints an interesting picture about lottery winners.It suggests that married female lottery winners are more likely than male winners to seek divorce.
The study found that men and women were equally likely to be happier after winning the lottery.However, women were much more likely than men to experience lower life satisfaction.As a result, they are often seeking a complete lifestyle change, including a new life away from their ex-partner.
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In the past, there are reports that the divorce rate in the United States has reached 50%.However, it has declined in recent years.It's now around 2022%, the lowest number since 12, according to a 1979 survey by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research.
However, this is not the case among lottery winners.Some lottery winning couples go their separate ways, and wives are often the initiators of divorce proceedings.
An NBER study, which looked at nearly 50 Swedish lottery winners, found that husbands statistically side with their wives if they win a lottery of 100 million kroner (US$89,200) or more. .Not surprisingly, single men who win the lottery have been found to be 5% more likely to find a spouse within five years of receiving the lottery ticket.
Female lottery winners take a different route.A sudden big injection of money "increases the short-term and medium-term risk of divorce by 3.70% and 2.30 percentage points, respectively," the study said.
The study's David Cesarini, Erik Lindqvist, Robert Östling, and Anastasia Terskaya groups highlight the key factors behind this increase.They explained that these couples may have already experienced marital problems.Therefore, having money has given my wife confidence and made it possible for her to take a step forward on her own.
It also showed that couples who stayed together after winning the lottery were more likely to stay together in the future.We also found that couples who stayed together after winning the lottery were less likely to seek divorce, except in certain circumstances.
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The researchers emphasized that according to Swedish law, a couple's assets after divorce are divided 50/50.There are exceptions, such as in the case of prenuptial agreements.However, this may have contributed to the divorce rate.
Separation may not have to wait until after marriage.A British couple won the lottery two years ago to receive £2 (US$1) each month for life with their girlfriend's name written on a dotted line.
After living together for over two years before she got lucky, she kicked out her partner and kept the money.Initially, she gave her ex £2 (US$1,000) a month, but she later reportedly stopped that as well.
The NBER researchers also made other observations that may help lottery winners.Based on past research, they noted that winners who spend less tend to stay happier longer.They also found "positive but statistically insignificant effects on self-rated mental health."
His improved mental health has also led to a reduction in his dependence on prescription drugs.But lottery wins did nothing to change alcohol consumption rates.
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