Relationship between Marital Conflict, Parenting Styles and Emotion Regulation among Parents

Abstract

This study aimed to explore and analyze the relationship between marital conflict, parenting styles and emotion regulation among parents. The participants included in the study were 211 parents from 30 to 50 years originated from Tamil Nadu, India. Data were collected through standardized measures such as Marital Conflict scale, Parenting styles and Dimensions Questionnaire and Emotion Regulation scale. The collected data were then analyzed using spearman correlation coefficient. The study revealed a very low positive correlation between marital conflict and parenting styles, which was statistically significant (Spearman’s rho = 0.168, p = 0.014). Secondly, there was no significant relationship observed between emotion regulation and marital conflict (Spearman’s rho = -0.049, p = 0.478). However, a very low positive and statistically significant correlation was found between emotion regulation and parenting styles (Spearman’s rho = 0.149, p = 0.031). The study’s findings gave insights by suggesting on generating interventions, providing psychoeducation for the parents, policy implications and the need for the accessibility for mental health services that enhance family bonds which help in the overall well-being of the individuals. Additionally, the results suggest that other variables may exert more substantial impact in these variables and thereby should be considered in future studies.