Abstract
In the present study, the perceptions of 897 adolescents regarding authoritative,
authoritarian and permissive mothers and fathers’ parenting styles are investigated
by means of a self-report instrument. The results show specifi c sub-dimensions
characterizing the styles. In general, adolescents perceive their parents as more
authoritative than authoritarian and permissive. As to gender, males perceive their
parents as more authoritarian and permissive than female peers. Regarding the
differences between north and south of Italy, Naples adolescents perceive their parents
as more authoritarian and permissive. Cluster analysis show the existence of a mixed
use of of parenting styles; more specifi cally, 6 different types emerge.
| Translated title of the contribution | [Autom. eng. transl.] Adolescents and parenting educational styles: what perception? |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 9-27 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | PSICOLOGIA DELL'EDUCAZIONE |
| Volume | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Adolescenza
- Stili educativi