Impact of Parental Involvement on Psychological Wellbeing of Adolescents

Abstract

This study investigates the different facets of parental involvement, including communication, emotional support, and active involvement in the lives of teenagers. The basic purpose is to examine the effect of parental involvement on psychological wellbeing of adolescents. The sample consisted of 250 students who were recruited from government schools and private academies. The sample was selected by purposive sampling and follows cross-sectional research design. The ethical considerations were met and informed consent was obtained. Ryff psychological involvement scale was used for assessing psychological wellbeing and Linda Louis parental involvement scale was used to check the parental involvement. The results showed positive correlations The relationship between psychological well-being and parental involvement questionnaire filled by adolescents was significantly positive (.26**) whereas the relationship between parental involvement questionnaires filled by parents and psychological well-being was also significantly positive (.03**). The self-reporting bias and presence of limited resources was a key limitation. Therefore, it is suggested to expand the scope of study by using longitudinal design and more detailed analyses.