Impact of Parental Relationships, Social Comparison and Emotional Regulation Among Young Adults

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine how college students' connections with their parents affected their ability to control their emotions and engage in social comparisons. We used a convenience sample technique to pick 140 people, all between the ages of 18 and 25. We employed the Parental Bonding Instrument, the Social Comparison Scale, and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, all of which are standardized. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, regression, and Pearson correlation. Parental interactions significantly affected children's ability to regulate their emotions but had no discernible influence on children's ability to compare themselves to others. A slight positive correlation was found between emotional control, social comparison, and connections with parents. According to the results, young people' comparison tendencies are shaped by the type of parental connection, although their skills for regulating their emotions may be unaffected. This study adds to our knowledge of how children's brains grow and develop by shedding light on how early family dynamics impact children's social and emotional development.