INFLUENCE OF PARENTING STYLES ON SELF-ESTEEM OF ADOLESCENTS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS

Abstract

The aim of this research is to understand the influence of parenting styles on self-esteem of adolescents and college students. This research examines the relationship between parenting styles and self-esteem through the analysis of questionnaire data. The study uses the Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) given by Diana Baumrind in the 1960s for parenting styles and the Rosenburg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) given by Morris Rosenburg in 1965 for self-esteem. The correlation analysis reveals a negligible negative correlation coefficient of -0.00671 between parenting styles and self-esteem. These findings suggest that while there is a weak association between the two variables, parenting styles, as measured in this study, have minimal direct impact on the self-esteem levels of adolescents and college students. Further exploration is warranted to elucidate the complex interplay between parenting practices and psychological well-being in this demographic. Moreover, subgroup analyses based on demographic variables provide insights into potential moderating factors influencing these relationships.