THE IMPACT OF PERCEIVED PARENTING STYLE ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Author Name: 1. Dr Muhammad Alam Zaib, 2. Dr Muhammad Abbas Khan, 3. Dr. Naseeb Ullah, 4. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, 5. Dr Naila, 6. Dr Malaika Sarwar Bazai

Volume/Issue: 04/04

Country: Pakistan

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2023-15182782/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Consultant Psychiatrist/Assistant Professor, MBBS, FCPS.
2. Consultant Psychiatrist/Assistant Professor, MBSS.MCPS Psych/FCPS-Psych.
3. MBBS-FCPS Trainee (Psychiatry)
4. MBBS- FCPS Trainee (Psychiatry)
5. MBBS- FCPS Trainee (Psychiatry)
6. MBBS, FCPS Trainee (Psychiatry)

ABSTRACT

Objective: The present study aimed to explore the relationship between perceived parenting styles on psychological well-being among university students. Method: The correlational study was conducted both from male and female participants of university students of Quetta. The sample of the study consisted N=300 participants enrolled in the Bachelors and Masters study programs (M=181, F=119). The correlational study design along with non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from the participants. The psychological assessment scale was used in the study to collect the data which were; Perceived parenting style (Gerlsma et al., 1991), Psychological well-being (Ryff, 1989). Results: The results were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)The results of the study revealed that there was significant positive relationship between parenting style and psychological well-being in university students. However, it has been also indicated that the family system is also a significant predictor of psychological well-being among university students.

Key words: Parenting style, psychological well-being, mental health