THE RELATIONSHIP OF PARENTING STYLES TO THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF ADOLESCENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.37771/kjn.v8i1.1391Keywords:
Parenting Style, Psychological Well-Being, Adolescent, Systematic ReviewAbstract
This systematic review synthesizes updated evidence on the relationship between parenting styles and psychological well-being in adolescents aged 10 to 24 years, covering studies published from 2014 to 2024. The review follows PRISMA guidelines and includes 41 peer-reviewed studies selected from multiple databases after applying strict inclusion criteria and quality appraisal. Most studies were cross-sectional with sample sizes ranging from 100 to 2,500 participants. The synthesized findings indicate that authoritative parenting is consistently associated with positive psychological outcomes, including greater emotional resilience, self-regulation, and academic performance. Permissive parenting moderately supports autonomy, while authoritarian parenting correlates with increased anxiety, low self-esteem, and psychological distress. Neglectful parenting demonstrates the most detrimental effects on adolescent well-being. The review underscores the significant impact of parenting styles on adolescent development and calls for culturally sensitive parenting interventions. It also highlights gaps in the literature, particularly regarding children aged 6 to 10 years, LGBTQ+ youth, parental role distinctions, rural populations, and specific domains of psychological well-being. Future research using longitudinal, meta-analytic, or qualitative approaches is recommended to further clarify these relationships and inform effective support strategies.
KEYWORDS: Adolescence, Emotional Resilience, Parental Influence, Self-Regulation, Youth Mental Health
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