ON
← Back to feed
You're not having any luck in love?
Slovenia🔬 Science7 hr. ago

You're not having any luck in love?

A study by Norwegian researchers suggests that genetic factors may influence the likelihood of relationship stability or breakdown. The research analyzed DNA data from thousands of participants in Norway's large family health study, examining polygenic scores—combinations of genetic variations linked to traits like education level, subjective well-being, and age at first childbirth. Individuals with higher genetic predispositions toward higher education and better well-being had lower chances of relationship dissolution, while those with tendencies toward smoking and earlier sexual activity faced slightly higher risks. However, the researchers emphasize that genetics play only a minor role, with environmental, personal, and social factors being decisive. The study highlights that while genes contribute to individual differences, they interact with life experiences, environment, and relationships. Genetic variations explain roughly nine percent of the variance in relationship dissolution rates among women and three percent among men.

How each side covered it

The same event, grouped by the political lean of the outlets covering it.

How each side covered it

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Covered around the world

The same event as reported in other countries.

Covered around the world

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Claims check

Key factual claims, and how many sources assert vs dispute each.

Claims check

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

1 reports

N1 Slovenija logoN1 SlovenijaIndependentCenter7 hr. ago
You're not having any luck in love?

A study by Norwegian researchers suggests that genetic factors may influence the likelihood of relationship stability or breakdown. The research analyzed DNA data from thousands of participants in Norway's large family health study, examining polygenic scores—combinations of genetic variations linked to traits like education level, subjective well-being, and age at first childbirth. Individuals with higher genetic predispositions toward higher education and better well-being had lower chances of relationship dissolution, while those with tendencies toward smoking and earlier sexual activity faced slightly higher risks. However, the researchers emphasize that genetics play only a minor role, with environmental, personal, and social factors being decisive. The study highlights that while genes contribute to individual differences, they interact with life experiences, environment, and relationships. Genetic variations explain roughly nine percent of the variance in relationship dissolution rates among women and three percent among men.

Bias read (Center): The article presents scientific findings without overt ideological framing. It reports on a study analyzing genetic influences on relationship dynamics but emphasizes that environmental and personal factors remain more significant. There is no clear bias toward any political stance or ideology.

Keep the news honest.

ObjectiveNews is reader-funded and ad-free — we show you the bias instead of hiding it. Support independent journalism for €5/month.

Become a Supporter

Related stories