Perceived Parenting Styles Among Adolescents and Their Impact on Self-Esteem

Abstract

Parenting styles significantly influence adolescents’ psychological development and future outcomes, including mental health, academic performance, self-esteem, and risk-taking behavior (Chan & Koo, 2011). The nature of parent–child interactions and the quality of communication are central to shaping a child’s upbringing and character (Kimble, 2014). The present study aims to explore the relationship between perceived parenting styles and adolescents’ self-esteem—defined as one’s sense of self and self-evaluation. A survey was conducted among 51 adolescents aged 13 to 17 years in Chennai, India, using the Parental Involvement Scale by Divya T. V. & Manikandan K., and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale. Statistical analyses included correlation, regression, and t-tests. Results indicated no significant gender differences in adolescent self-esteem. However, a significant positive correlation was found between authoritative parenting and self-esteem. In contrast, permissive and authoritarian parenting styles showed significant negative correlations with self-esteem. The findings are discussed in relation to existing literature.