Contents : Effects of Perceived Parenting Behaviors on Loneliness and Perceived Competence among Female High School Students
Min Sun Song , Hui Hyun Park
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to recognize the effects of parenting behaviors as perceived by female high school students on their loneliness and perceived competence. The subjects of this research consisted of 301 female high school students. The data collected were analyzed by multi-regression analysis. The father and mother`s behaviors, defined as inconsistency, intrusiveness, physical abuse and neglect, all- resulted in increased levels of loneliness amongst the subjects, and also negatively influenced their perceived competence. However, the parent`s monitoring, reasoning and affection behaviors tended to reduced loneliness and perceived lack of competence. The father and mother`s affection, when recognized as such by female adolescents, revealed itself to be a positive influence on their various areas of perceived competence. In conclusion, parenting behaviors may affect loneliness and perceived competence on the part of female adolescents during the ego-identity formation stage.