Date of Award
2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Sociology
Department
Sociology and Anthropology
First Advisor
James M. Thomas
Second Advisor
John Sonnett
Third Advisor
John J. Green
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
Research was conducted on parent gender and parenting style effects on college student adjustment. Literature suggest that an authoritative parenting style is most optimal for adolescent outcomes contributing to adjustment in the following ways: social, attachment, personal emotional and academic. The current study utilized a convenience sample of 52 participants that examined the associations of parent gender and perceive parenting styles on college student adjustment. Significant relations were found among the differences between maternal and paternal permissive parenting on overall student adjustment.
Recommended Citation
Jones, Natya, "Is Your Parenting Style Hindering Your Child’s Chances At Succeeding In Their Post-Seconday Education? A Pilot Study Of Parent Gender And Parenting Style Effects On College Student Adjustment" (2016). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 850.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/850