A STUDY ON PERCEIVED PARENTING STYLES AND RESILIENCE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

Abstract

In psychological study, there is growing interest in and significance for the relationship between college students' reported parenting methods and resilience. People's perceptions of parenting methods have a significant impact on how they develop in a number of areas, including how well they handle difficulties and hardship. One important factor that affects college students' academic performance and general well-being is resilience, or the ability to bounce back from setbacks and live a healthy life. The aim of the study was to explore the relationship and gender differences among perceived parenting styles and resilience among college students. A total sample of 160 college students (80 Males and 80 Females) were collected. Standardised scales were used to study perceived parenting style (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive) and resilience among college students. The results found out that resilience is significantly positively related with authoritative parenting. However, a significant negative correlation was found between Resilience and Authoritarian parenting; resilience and permissive parenting. The results also found that males are higher on resilience as compared to females. To support young adults during their transition to higher education and beyond, educators, counsellors, and parents can benefit greatly from an understanding of how various parenting styles affect resilience levels among college students.