Identification of Gender Differences in Adolescents’ Parenting Style, Social Behavior, and Self-Esteem

Abstract

The present study is designed to identify adolescents' perceptions of their parents'
parenting styles concerning their societal conduct and self-esteem. Quantitative
research method was used to explore the distinctive effects of gendered differences in
parenting styles and relationships among demographic factors, self-esteem, and
social/anti-social behaviors. About 300 adolescent students i.e. 150 males & 150
females, 13-20 years of age were selected with convenient sampling techniques from
different institutions. Data was collected through structured questionnaires based on
Likert scales. For statistical data analysis SPSS (20) was used by applying the t-test,
Pearson Correlation, and One-way Anova. The results revealed that female parents are
more adaptable toward parenting styles including; authoritative, permissive, and
authoritarian styles according to circumstances. There were found slight gender
differences in anti-social behavior and self-esteem among adolescents. Gender
differences were not found in regards to socio-demographic factors except age,
adolescents with different age groups showed different social behaviors regardless of
their family income and background.