Helicopter parenting and the effects on emerging adults' self-efficacy
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Helicopter parenting has raised concern among researches regarding the impact it may have on emerging adults’ self-efficacy. Although previous research has investigated the effects helicopter parenting has on emerging adults’ self-efficacy, research is limited, examining the different roles parenting gender may have. Consequently, this study aimed to investigate the effects of mothers' and fathers' helicopter parenting and emerging adults’ self-efficacy. The sample size included 126 participants between the ages of 18-29 years old. A two-way ANOVA was conducted to analyse the results. The findings of this study demonstrated no significant difference between paternal helicopter parenting and emerging adults’ self-efficacy. Results further reported an insignificant difference between maternal helicopter parenting and emerging adults’ self-efficacy, indicating that helicopter parenting of mothers and fathers did not impact emerging adults’ self-efficacy. These findings were contradictory to other research carried out in this area, stating that helicopter parenting, particularly for mothers, had a significant impact on emerging adults’ self-efficacy. The present study may be particularly relevant for educators and parents seeking information on the effects of helicopter parenting on their emerging adult children's self-efficacy. The strengths limitations, implications, and suggestions for future research were also discussed.
Source: Figshare
Author: Kate Pilkington (17919185)
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7038260596