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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Cultural Psychology

Background:

  • Parenting styles significantly shape adolescent development.
  • Cultural contexts influence perceptions of parenting and romantic relationships.
  • Self-concept is a crucial mediator in adolescent psychosocial adjustment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between perceived parenting styles (demandingness, responsiveness) and adolescent self-concept.
  • To examine how parenting and self-concept influence Chinese adolescents' attitudes toward romantic relationships.
  • To explore cultural nuances in parenting's impact on adolescent romantic attitudes.

Main Methods:

  • Survey administered to 729 high school students in Macau.
  • Assessed perceived maternal and paternal demandingness and responsiveness.
  • Measured general self-concept and attitudes toward romantic relationships.

Main Results:

  • Maternal and paternal responsiveness positively correlated with adolescent self-concept.
  • Adolescent self-concept positively predicted attitudes toward romantic relationships.
  • Maternal demandingness showed a direct positive link to romantic attitudes and an indirect negative link to self-concept.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived maternal parenting may hold greater significance than paternal parenting for adolescent romantic attitudes in this cultural context.
  • Parental responsiveness is vital for fostering positive self-concept and favorable attitudes toward romantic relationships among Chinese adolescents.
  • Findings highlight the critical role of responsive parenting in adolescent psychosocial development within Chinese culture.