Perceived Parenting Styles And Personal Growth Among Young Adults

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of perceived permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative parenting styles on the personal growth of young adults. While also investigating gender discrepancies and parental differences in personal growth. The data was collected from 400 young adults’ both males and females, ages 18-26. Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) was used to measure perceived parenting styles, while the Personal Growth Initiative Scale (PGIS) was used to measure personal growth, respectively. Results showed that authoritative and permissive pare[1]nting styles had a significant positive relation with personal growth, while authoritarian parenting style had a non-significant negative relation with the personal growth of young adults. Findings indicated a higher paternal influence on the personal growth of young adults than maternal. No significant gender discrepancies among young adults' personal growth were found. The findings also indicated a significant influence of educational level on the personal growth of young adults and offered conclusions about parenting, socioeconomic status, and birth order. These findings give valuable insights to future parents on ways to foster personal growth in their children and a vessel for policymakers to promote nurturing parenting in Pakistan.