Relationship between Parenting Styles as Perceived by Adolescents and their Behavioral Problems

Abstract

Parenting styles become main focus in the early part of 21st century; it was significant to society as it played a vital role on development of adolescents who were important to the future and good parenting practices can positively impact of their development. Much research has been conducted due to the well-documented importance of parenting styles on various developments. The impact of parenting characteristic on adolescent's behavior and emotion regulation found that only negative parenting practices such as inconsistent discipline and corporal punishment, significantly predicated child behavior out comes and that positive parenting styles were associated with fewer behavioral problems, while more negative parenting styles were associated with more behavioral problems (El-sayed, 2017).

Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess the relationship between parenting styles as perceived by adolescents and their behavioral problems.

Research question: 1- What are the perceived parental styles among adolescents? 2- Is there a relationship between parenting styles and behavioral problems among adolescents?

Research Design: A descriptive corelational design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study.

Research setting: This study has been conducted on a five preparatory school for boys and girls affiliated to the Ministry of Education at Kafr Sakr city in El-Sharkia governorate. The data has been collected over three months from the beginning of November 2019 to the end of January 2020 during three days per week from 12 pm to 1 pm, for Morning schools and from 3 pm to 4 pm for Evening school.

Subjects of the study: Study sample included 234 students in previously mentioned setting. Inclusion criteria:  Age : 13-15 years old "early adolescence"  Living with their parents  Accept to participate in the study