EFFECT OF PARENTING STYLE ON THE SOCIAL COMPETENCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Kabyashree Nanda

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.80433

EFFECT OF PARENTING STYLE ON THE SOCIAL COMPETENCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Author(s)	Ms. Kabyashree Nanda
Country	India
Abstract	The foundational environment of the home plays a pivotal role in shaping adolescent development, with parenting styles serving as a primary driver of interpersonal capabilities. As secondary school students navigate the complex transitions of adolescence, developing social competence becomes essential for their academic, emotional, and societal integration. This study investigated the relationship between perceived parenting styles and the social competence of secondary school students. Additionally, it evaluated whether regional demographics—specifically rural versus urban settings—introduce significant variations in both adolescent social competence and the parenting styles experienced. Utilizing a descriptive research design, data were gathered via simple random sampling from 50 secondary school students from different secondary schools of Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj district. Perceived parenting styles and social competence dimensions were measured using standardized questionnaires. Data analysis was executed using Pearson's product-moment correlation and independent samples t-tests. Statistical analysis revealed a robust, significant positive correlation between supportive, structured parenting styles and student social competence (r = 0.712, p < 0.001). Conversely, independent samples t-tests demonstrated no statistically significant differences between rural and urban cohorts regarding either their baseline social competence (t = 1.192, df = 41, p = 0.24) or their perceived parenting styles (t = 0.010, df = 28, p = 0.992). The findings demonstrate that the micro-environment of parent-child dynamics exercises a vastly superior developmental influence over an adolescent's social future compared to macro-environmental geographic factors. Furthermore, the regional uniformity observed points toward a socio-cultural homogenization of modern parenting practices across rural and urban divides, likely accelerated by digital connectivity. The study underscores the critical need for universal, school-based parent education frameworks and the integration of standardized Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curricula to foster resilient interpersonal skills in youth.
Keywords	Parenting Styles, Secondary School Students, Social Competence
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-04
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.80433

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EFFECT OF PARENTING STYLE ON THE SOCIAL COMPETENCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

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