A recent opinion piece by Jonathan L. Wharton, associate professor of political science and urban affairs and chair of the sociology department at Southern Connecticut State University, points to new data showing Connecticut residents are the most likely in the nation to stick with their New Year’s resolutions.
Citing a survey conducted by Action Network of more than 2,600 adults nationwide, Wharton notes that Connecticut ranked first for follow-through on resolutions, with just a 9% implied probability of breaking them—well ahead of neighboring Massachusetts, which ranked 45th. The findings suggest Connecticut residents experience lower post-January drop-offs in motivation compared to many other states.
“Following through with resolutions can be a lonesome journey, yet Connecticut residents demonstrate that we can be motivated to completing goals since we are the No. 1 state at doing so,” wrote Wharton.
Wharton’s research centers on state and local government, public policy, and economic development, as well as identity and coalition-building politics.
Read the full column in CT Insider: Jonathan Wharton (opinion): When it comes to sticking to New Year’s resolutions, CT is No. 1
