Influence of Parenting Style and Adult Attachment Style on Experience of Close Relationship among Adults

Abstract

The study explored the relationship between parenting styles, adult attachment, and the quality of close relationships among young adults. A sample of 135 individuals aged 18-30, including 85 females, 48 males, and 2 non-binary individuals, participated using snowball sampling. Self-report measures, including the Perceived Parenting Styles Scale (PPSS), Revised Adult Attachment Scale (RAAS), and Experiences in Close Relationship Scale-Short Form (ECR-S), were utilized. The findings revealed significant relationships between parenting styles and close relationships, as well as between adult attachment and close relationships. However, no significant association was found between parenting styles and adult attachment. This highlights the distinct influences of parenting styles and adult attachment on the quality of close relationships among young adults.