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Parenting styles significantly impact adolescent self-esteem. Flexible parenting by both fathers and mothers is positively linked to higher self-esteem in Nigerian adolescents.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Adolescent Health
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Adolescent self-esteem is a critical developmental factor.
  • Parenting styles are known to influence adolescent psychological outcomes.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for supporting adolescent well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine gender differences in perceived parenting styles and adolescent self-esteem.
  • To investigate the relationship between perceived parenting styles and adolescent self-esteem.
  • To provide insights for interventions targeting adolescent self-esteem in Nigeria.

Main Methods:

  • A multistage sampling technique was used, involving 504 in-school adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria.
  • Data were collected using the Parental Authority Questionnaire and a self-esteem questionnaire (adapted from Rosenberg scale).
Keywords:
adolescentsparenting stylesself-esteem

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  • Pearson correlation coefficient was employed to analyze the relationship between parenting styles and self-esteem.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately one-third of adolescents perceived their parents' styles as authoritative or flexible.
    • A significant positive correlation was found between flexible parenting styles and adolescent self-esteem for both fathers (r=0.141, p=0.001) and mothers (r=0.137, p=0.001).
    • Overall, a significant association exists between perceived parenting styles and adolescent self-esteem.

    Conclusions:

    • Flexible and authoritative parenting styles are associated with higher adolescent self-esteem.
    • Parenting practices play a vital role in shaping adolescent psychological development.
    • Interventions promoting positive parenting strategies may enhance adolescent self-esteem.