Perceived Parenting Style, Anxiety Sensitivity and Psychological Capital among Young Adults

Abstract

This study aims to explore the relationship between perceived parenting style, anxiety sensitivity, and psychological capital. The sample consisted of 120 young adults aged between 18-25 years. Participants completed self-report measures of perceived parenting style, anxiety sensitivity, and psychological capital, which was circulated online using google form. Results revealed that there is no significant relationship between permissive parenting style and anxiety sensitivity. It also revealed that there exists a significant relationship between permissive parenting style and psychological capital. It was also understood that authoritative and authoritarian parenting style is significantly correlated with anxiety sensitivity and psychological capital.