Prevalence of Helicopter Parenting and its Effect on Academic Performance and Oral Hygiene Status in Adolescents - A Cross-Sectional Study
Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: The present study will help to understand the importance of the helicopter parenting style.The term is used to describe a phenomenon of a growing number of parents who pay too close attention and are obsessed with their children's success, particularly in areas of decision-making, academic studies, and social relationships.Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of helicopter parenting (HP) and its influence on adolescents' academic performance and oral hygiene status. Materials and Methods:The study was carried out with 301 children aged 12-17yrs.HP's prevalence was assessed using the Helicopter parenting scale, and the children's academic performance was recorded from school records.Oral hygiene status using the oral hygiene index-simplified (OHI-S), and Frankl's behaviour rating was assessed during the examination.Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 21.0,IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA).Independent student t-test and chi-square test were used to test the statistical significance (P<0.05considered statistically significant). Results:The study participants' mean age was 14.26 years; the prevalence of children with HP was 48%, with academic performance of 79.54 ± 10.98 compared to without HP (83.41 ± 9.40).There was a statistically significant difference between HP and the academic performance of children.The mean OHI-S scores in children with HP and without HP were 0.27 ± 0.51and 1.13 ± 0.74, respectively, with a statistically significant difference (p<0.001) was observed.Frankl's behaviour rating scale did not show any significant difference between children with HP and without HP (P= 0.766). Conclusion:The prevalence of HP was about 48% and had a significant effect on academic performance as it influences children's capability.However, better oral hygiene was observed in children with HP.Frankl's behaviour-rating scale did not show any significant difference among children, as the examination was performed in a non-dental setting.
Institution: Narayana Dental College and Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: General Dentistry
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3190795412