The impact of Perceived Parenting Style, and Self Efficacy on Mental Health of Young Adults.

Abstract

The current study aimed at investigating the Impact of Perceived Parenting Styles, Self Efficacy, and Mental Health, among Young Adults. Data was collected from university students (n=300) of Islamabad and Rawalpindi of age range 18-24. Purposive and Convenient sampling were used for data collection. To measure the study variable three instruments were used i.e., the Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire (PARQ), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWEBS). Results revealed a positive relationship between Perceived Parental Warmth, General Self Efficacy, and Mental Health. Further results showed a strong negative correlation of neglectful, indifferent and hostile Perceived Parenting Styles with General Self Efficacy and Mental Health. Furthermore Indifferent, neglectful perceived parenting Style of fathers and general self-efficacy significantly predicts Mental Health. Also, there was a significant difference on hostile and undifferentiated perceived parenting styles and mental health between gender. Young adults who faced violent behavior from their parents scored low on parental warmth and affection and scored high on Perceived Parental hostility/aggression, indifference/neglect, and undifferentiated/rejection Styles, young adults who reported facing violent behavior from their parents scored low on General Self-Efficacy and Mental Health. Further results revealed that warmth and affectionate Perceived Parenting Styles of fathers was higher in last born and only born, and Self-Efficacy was higher only in the first born. The study has its implications in clinical and educational settings. In addition to that, recommendations, limitations, for future research and practical implications were also discussed.