Emotional Maturity, Perceived Loneliness And Aggression In Adolescence: Comparison Of Single And Combine Parenting

Abstract

This study investigates the emotional maturity, perceived loneliness, and aggression levels among adolescents raised in single-parent households and combine parenting. The hypothesis posits that single parenting influences these psychological aspects in adolescents. A sample of 310 adolescents (aged 13-18) participated, selected through purposive convenient sampling. Measures included the Emotional Maturity Scale, UCLA Loneliness Scale V-III, and Aggression Scale by Pamela Orpinas (2001). Results indicate that adolescents living with singles experience low levels of perceived loneliness, as compared to those with both parents exhibit high emotional maturity. Furthermore, adolescents from single-parent households display lower self-esteem. A negative correlation between perceived loneliness and emotional maturity. Demographic analysis reveals significant differences in emotional maturity, perceived loneliness, and aggression between genders, with males displaying higher levels of aggression. There was a significant difference between the single and combining parenting in Emotional Maturity, Perceived Loneliness, and aggression in Adolescence. These findings hold practical implications for clinical settings, particularly in counseling adolescents navigating conflicts with absent or stepparents and addressing loneliness issues within parental relationships. Therapeutic interventions can be tailored to enhance emotional maturity and alleviate associated challenges, thus contributing to the broader psychological discourse on adolescent well-being in single-parent households.