Spektrum Psychologie 3/2024 - Auch ohne Kinder glücklich

Dear readers, few decisions in life have more far-reaching consequences than the choice to have a child. Being responsible for a little person day and night: Do I want this? Can I handle it? One in five fathers and one in five mothers would even prefer to have opted out of parenthood in hindsight. Our cover story starting on page 20 explores why some people wish for a life without their own child. Even the small decisions of everyday life can be significant. Getting on a bike during a storm. Driving a car in fog. We actually know: This can go wrong. Why we sometimes behave irrationally despite this knowledge is explained by risk researcher Gerd Gigerenzer starting on page 44. The interview about natural forces kicks off a new series on dealing with extreme situations. Stay well informed. Yours, Christiane Gelitz, Editorial Team Spektrum der Wissenschaft.