The effect of parental involvement on the identity styles of adolescents

dc.contributor.advisorRoman, Nicolette V.
dc.contributor.advisorDavids, Eugene Lee
dc.contributor.authorHarker-van Heerden, Marsha
dc.date.accessioned2019-06-10T12:32:35Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-17T13:14:23Z
dc.date.available2019-06-10T12:32:35Z
dc.date.available2024-04-17T13:14:23Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionMagister Artium - MAen_US
dc.description.abstractAdolescence is a phase when youth engage in risk-taking behaviour, which could result in poor physical and psychological adjustment. Risk behaviour is a result of poor decision- making. Decision-making is associated with exploration and commitment, also referred to as identity styles. During the phase of developing an identity style, parenting is challenging; however, research reveals that parental involvement, as well as a more positive approaches to parenting, have been observed to influence child behaviour and outcomes. For parenting and identity styles, this is not very clear. Therefore, the aim of this current study was to assess the effect of parental involvement on the identity styles of adolescents. The study employed a quantitative, cross-sectional, correlational research design. The respondents were conveniently sampled. The final sample was Grade 10 learners in the Metro East Education District, with a mean age of 16.01 (SD=1.04). Data were collected through a self-reported questionnaire, which comprised three parts: demographic details of participants, Parent Involvement Mechanisms Measure, and Identity Styles Scale. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results revealed that informational identity style was the most prevalent identity style, which was significantly and positively predicted, with 18% of variance. For mothers, maternal modelling and maternal instruction significantly predicted the informational style. For fathers, paternal reinforcement significantly and positively predicted commitment style, with 14% of variance. Recommendations are provided based on the findings of this current study.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/11371
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.subjectAdolescenceen_US
dc.subjectParent involvementen_US
dc.subjectDiffuse-Avoidant Identity Styleen_US
dc.subjectNormative Identity Styleen_US
dc.subjectInformational Identity Styleen_US
dc.titleThe effect of parental involvement on the identity styles of adolescentsen_US

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