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Adolescent social competence, parental qualities, and parental satisfaction
1Department of Family Relations and Child Development, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA.
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|April 1, 1995
Summary
Parental support and adolescent social competence significantly predict parental satisfaction. Fathers
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Parental satisfaction is a crucial aspect of family well-being, influenced by various factors.
- Adolescent social competence and parental qualities are recognized as significant contributors to the parent-child relationship.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the predictive relationships between dimensions of adolescent social competence and parental qualities on parental satisfaction.
- To explore gender differences in how adolescent social competence influences parental satisfaction for mothers and fathers.
Main Methods:
- Survey research design involving 736 parents.
- Statistical analysis to identify predictors of parental satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Parental support emerged as the strongest predictor of overall parental satisfaction.
- Adolescent social competence dimensions showed differential impacts on mothers' and fathers' satisfaction.
- The use of induction (rational control) by parents was specifically linked to fathers' well-being.
Conclusions:
- Parental support is a key factor in fostering parental satisfaction.
- Understanding gender-specific perceptions of adolescent social competence is important for parental well-being.
- Findings suggest targeted intervention strategies to enhance parental satisfaction and support.
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