Relationship between Perceived Parenting style, Siblings and Social Competence among Young Adults

Abstract

The current study aims at finding out the relationship between perceived parenting style, siblings and social competence among young adults. The data have been collected from 103 participants, age ranged from 18-25y/o, by utilising two questionnaires for young adults. We used the convenience sampling method for the study. Correlation and T-tests were used to analyse the relationship between the data. The results of the study found that there is a significant correlation between father’s control (r=-.239*, p= .015) and social competence. Also, another significant correlation was between father’s regard (r=.218*, p=.027) and social competence among young adults. Furthermore, there was no correlation found between sibling (r= .0.52 p=.605), age (r=.665, p= .043) and social competence. Additionally, the study revealed that there is no significant difference found between gender and social competence. Applications and limitations of the study has been discussed in this paper.