Research Article

Parenting Styles and Mental Health of Adolescents

Authors

  • Vijeta Singh Research Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India
  • Taruna Gera Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India
  • Rakesh Kumar Behmani Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India

Abstract

Adolescence is a developmental phase marked with a heightened risk of inception of mental health disorders. The neglect in addressing mental health issues during childhood and adolescence could lead to the development of mental health problems in later life. The perspective with which children perceive their parent's parenting influences the children's mental health. Furthermore, the gender of the parent has its impacts on the shaping of a child's personality under the patriarchal society. The present research attempted to investigate the impact of different parenting styles (paternal) on adolescents' mental health. The study sample comprised 150 adolescents of 14-17 years in age from different schools located in the state of Haryana, India. Parenting Authority Questionnaire and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) were used to assess parenting styles and mental health. The present study's findings suggest that adolescents with a permissive parenting style have poor mental health compared with authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles. The study recommends incorporating healthy practices in parenting styles to prevent mental health issues among adolescents.

Article information

Journal

Journal of Psychology and Behavior Studies

Volume (Issue)

1 (1)

Pages

41-46

Published

2021-12-08

How to Cite

Singh, V., Gera, T., & Kumar Behmani, R. (2021). Parenting Styles and Mental Health of Adolescents. Journal of Psychology and Behavior Studies, 1(1), 41–46. https://doi.org/10.32996/jpbs.2021.1.1.6

Downloads

Keywords:

Parenting style, paternal, adolescents, mental health