Effect of Parenting Styles on Mental Wellbeing and Emotional Intelligence in Young Adults

Abstract

Parenting styles play a crucial role in shaping an individual's emotional intelligence and mental well-being. This study examines the impact of different parenting styles on the emotional intelligence and mental well-being of young adults. Using a sample of 111 participants, regression and correlation analyses were conducted to determine the strength and direction of these relationships. The findings indicate that parenting styles have a significant impact on emotional intelligence , whereas their impact on mental well-being is not statistically significant. Pearson correlation analysis reveals a positive relationship between parenting styles and both emotional intelligence and mental well-being , contradicting the initial hypotheses that predicted negative relationships. These results align with previous literature, which highlights the role of emotional intelligence as a stronger predictor of mental well-being compared to parenting styles. The study underscores the importance of fostering emotional intelligence in young adults to enhance their psychological health. However, certain limitations, including the small sample size, self-report measures, and cross-sectional design, restrict the generalizability of the findings. Future research should consider longitudinal approaches and diverse populations to gain a deeper understanding of the interplay between parenting, emotional intelligence, and mental well-being.