The Impact of Parenting Styles on Young Adults’ Self-Esteem: An Exploratory Study

Authors

  • Ms. Rushda Ahmad Student, Integrated (B.A. – M.A.) Clinical Psychology, 9th Semester, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Dr. Smita Tiwary Ojha Assistant Professor III, Rehabilitation Professor, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1303.070

Keywords:

self-esteem, parenting styles, authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, young adults, cultural influences

Abstract

This exploratory study investigated the relationship between parenting styles and self-esteem among 150 young adults (18–25 years) using the PAQ and RSES. Surprisingly, authoritative parenting negatively correlated with self-esteem (r = -0.188, p = 0.021), while authoritarian and permissive styles showed weak, non-significant associations. Notably, high scorers in all parenting styles reported significantly higher self-esteem (p < 0.001). These unexpected results suggest cultural or contextual influences. Limitations include self-reporting and cross-sectional design; future studies should explore causal links using diverse, longitudinal samples.

Published

2025-09-30

How to Cite

Ms. Rushda Ahmad, & Dr. Smita Tiwary Ojha. (2025). The Impact of Parenting Styles on Young Adults’ Self-Esteem: An Exploratory Study. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.25215/1303.070

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): Volume 13, Issue 3, July-September, 2025

Section

Articles

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