Author: Saba Safdar Ali
Supervisor: Shiba Saeed & Iram Fatima, PhD
Degree: M.Sc
Year: 2013-2015
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present research aimed to investigate the relationship between parenting styles and psychological flexibility in university students. It was hypothesized that; (a) There would be positive relationship between authoritative parenting style and psychological flexibility; (b) There would be negative relationship between authoritarian parenting style and psychological flexibility; (c) Authoritative parenting style would be positive predictor of psychological flexibility and; (d) Authoritarian parenting style would be a negative predictor of psychological flexibility. The sample comprised of 150 students from Punjab University, Lahore, recruited through non-probability convenient sampling technique. Parental Authority Questionnaire, Buri, 1991) and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II, Bond, 2011) were administered to assess the parenting styles and psychological flexibility in university students. Pearson product moment correlation and multiple regression analysis were used to find correlation and predictions among variables respectively. Results revealed positive relationship between authoritative parenting style and psychological flexibility, whereas a negative relationship was found between authoritarian parenting style and psychological flexibility. It further indicated authoritative parenting style of mother positively predicted of psychological flexibility.
Keywords: Parenting Styles, Psychological Flexibility, University Students.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
