PERCEIVED PARENTING STYLE AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

This study explores the perceived parenting style and mental health. Parenting styles play a crucial role in shaping mental health outcomes among university students. To examine the relationship between perceived parenting styles and mental health among university students. A correlation research design was employed; utilizing convenient sampling technique to recruit (N=100) university students aged 18-25. Two scales were used: Perceived Parenting Styles Scale (short-form EMBU) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21). Cronbach's alpha is .89 for Perceived Parenting Styles Scale (short-form EMBU) and Cronbach's alpha is .95 for DASS-21. The study found that perceived parenting styles significantly predict mental health outcomes among university students. The combined impact of authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive parenting styles explained 47.9% of the variance in mental health outcomes. Authoritative parenting had a positive impact, while permissive and authoritarian parenting styles had detrimental effects on mental health. The study highlights the importance of promoting authoritative parenting practices to enhance mental health outcomes among university students. Interventions and support mechanisms are needed to address the negative impact of permissive and authoritarian parenting on mental well-being.