Perceived Parenting, Self-Efficacy, and Resilience in Indian Youth

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between perceived parenting, self-efficacy, and resilience in Indian Youth, as well as to assess the factors which influence levels of perceived parenting in the domains of involvement, warmth, and autonomy support, along with self-efficacy and resilience in youth. The sample consisted of 154 men and women in the age group of 15-29, based in urban areas of India (mostly Delhi NCR). Perceived parenting, self-efficacy, and resilience were assessed on the basis of gender, parental gender, parental employment, and family structure using the Perception of Parents Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and Brief Resilience Scale. Significant correlations were found between perceived parenting, self-efficacy, and resilience. Significant differences were also found in the perception of mothers and fathers in the domains of involvement, warmth, and autonomy support. Differences were also found in the perception of working and non-working parents (particularly mothers) in the domain of involvement.