Effects of parental styles on anxiety and type A behavior pattern

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Parenting styles significantly influence child development and adult psychological outcomes.
• Understanding the relationship between parental control and specific behavioral patterns is crucial for mental health research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the impact of reported parental styles on undergraduate anxiety levels.
• To examine the correlation between parental styles and the Type A behavior pattern in young adults.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a modified Parental Control-style Questionnaire.
• Administered the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Jenkins Activity Survey (student version).
• Collected data from 35 undergraduate participants.

Main Results:

• Participants reporting autocratic parents showed significantly higher scores on anxiety scales.
• Subjects with autocratic parents also exhibited a more pronounced Type A behavior pattern.
• Permissive and democratic parenting styles were associated with lower anxiety and Type A behavior scores.

Conclusions:

• Autocratic parenting may be a risk factor for increased anxiety and Type A behavior in undergraduates.
• Parental style is a significant predictor of psychological and behavioral patterns in emerging adulthood.
• Further research into the long-term effects of parenting styles on mental health is warranted.