Project Topic:

EVALUATION OF PARENTING STYLE AS A FACTOR INFLUENCING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN FAILED RELATIONSHIPS

Project Information:

 Format: MS WORD ::   Chapters: 1 - 5 ::   Pages: 70 ::   Attributes: Questionnaire, Data Analysis, Abstract  ::   2,952 people found this useful

Project Department:

PSYCHOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE PROJECT TOPICS, RESEARCH WORKS AND MATERIALS

Project Body:

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Parenting or child rearing practice is a mental term that describes traditional parenting techniques that will affect the mental well-being of students particularly students and adults. The most consistent indicator of adolescent mental well-being is the nature of the relationship between students and their parents and others (Resnick, Bearman, Blum, Bauman, Harris, Jones, & Ireland, 2014). Parents are critical factors in students' lives; on the other hand, adolescent parenting patterns involving parents also have an effect on the well-being of students and have an impact on society at large. Parenting includes nurturing, educating, guiding, managing and disciplining children in preparation for their role in society in general and in personal life in particular. A child is born in a family environment, and the family, and whatever the adolescent's home represents, is essential to the growth of the adolescent's mental personality. Face-to-face contact within the family setting, particularly between parents and students, forms the adolescent's character and worldview and also influences social competence. According to Salamone (2008), adolescent-parental practice in Africa is a mode of education, consisting of the development of adolescent physical skills, the development of character, respect for the elderly, the development of intellectual skills and vocational training. It includes the creation of a sense of identity, active involvement in family and community affairs, and an attempt to recognize, respect and encourage the cultural heritage of the community as a whole. It also involves several forms of physical training done by emulating adults performing acts such as wrestling, boxing, climbing trees, music and dancing. Parental style in Nigeria is aimed at the growth of character, requiring adolescents to be sociable, truthful, brave, modest and respectful. Baumrind (2008) classified parental adolescent styles into three types: authoritarian, permissive and authoritative. Authoritarian parents are characterized as strict, punishing and requiring unquestionable obedience from their children. They have very strict expectations, and they prohibit expressions of disagreement. Permissive parents are warm but expect nothing from their house, so they send their children the law or contradictory instructions. Authoritative parents are firm and set boundaries for their students. When students grow older, authoritative parents attempt to reason with and explain stuff to them. Negligent parenting often destroys adolescent self-confidence, deprives adolescents of emotional/mental health (Gómez-Ortiz, Del Rey, Romera, & Ortega-Ruiz, 2015). Bakunin (2007) proposed parenting styles aimed at creating a well-rounded individual.

The effect of the family on adolescents and their positions in the physical, social and mental well-being of adolescents is very significant and important. Interactions between adolescents and parents and how parents interact with children are considered to be essential and central to promoting healthy behavior among adolescents. To this end, the aim of this study is to identify trends of mental well-being among Nigerian students and how their broken relationships affect them, and to discover the predictive effect of perceived adolescent parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian and permissive) on the mental well-being of Nigerian students.

STATEMENT OF THE GENERAL PROBLEM

Parenting style overtime has been shown to have unprecedented effects on children, and more so these effects have differing effects on the gender of children. Bad parenting has been described as a major concern for the psychosocial and behavioral wellbeing of students. Many parents also believe that the best way to groom their children particularly teenagers, is by being authoritarian, hierarchical and autocratic.

In the light of the above, the study aims to recognize the major mental issues faced by female students in the sense of a broken relationship.  

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The main objective of the study is to explore the influence of parenting styles as a factor affecting the mental health of female students in failed relationships. Other goals of the analysis are as follows;

1. To examine the effect of parenting style on the mental health of female students.

2. To determine the relationship between the parenting style, mental wellbeing and the failed relationship of female students in Nigeria.

3. To determine the need for successful parenting among female students in Nigeria.

4. To evaluate the level of mental wellbeing among female students in Nigeria.

5. To recommend ways to strengthen the parenting and mental health of students in Nigeria.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

  1. How does parenting style influence mental health of female students?
  2. What is the relationship between parenting style, mental health and failed relationships of female students in Nigeria?
  3. Is there a need for effective parenting style among female students in Nigeria?
  4. What are the levels of mental health among female students in Nigeria?
  5. What are the ways of improving parenting styles and mental health of students in Nigeria?

RESEARCH HYPOTHESES

Hypothesis 1      

H0: There is no significant influence of parenting styles on mental health of female students.

H1: There is a significant influence of parenting styles on mental health of female students.

Hypothesis 2

H0: There is no significant relationship between parenting style, mental health and failed relationships among female students.

H1: There is a significant relationship between parenting style, mental health and failed relationships among female students.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The research study is important for both parents and other stakeholders as it unravels the relationship between parenting styles, mental health and failed relationships between female students. The study will also be of enormous importance to students, researchers and scholars who plan to carry out further studies on the subject.

SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

The study is restricted to the assessment of parenting style as a factor influencing the mental health of female students in failed relationships among female students in Nigeria.

LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

Financial constraint: Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview)

Time constraint: The researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Adolescence – A transition era from childhood to adulthood in which obligations and privileges differ concurrently. Besides being a phase of transformation, it is also a phase of expansion and is thus referred to in three phases. This thesis followed the phases of Melgosa[2012] and used them in the study. Early adolescence: 11-15 years Middle adolescence: 16-18 years Late adolescence: 18-22 years.

Parenting styles-This is an independent variable in the analysis that refers to a psychological framework that reflects the expectations and methods that parents use in their child rearing and in the provision of basic needs. It refers to the child-rearing conduct of parents, guardians or caregivers, which involves a degree of control over the welfare of the child.

Get the complete project »


Instant Share On Social Media:


Can't find what you are looking for?
Call (+234) 07030248044.

OTHER SIMILAR PSYCHOLOGY PROJECTS AND MATERIALS

CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN IN AN ORGANIZATION (A case study of champions’ breweries Uyo Akwa Ibom State)

 Format: MS WORD ::   Chapters: 1-5 ::   Pages: 80 ::   Attributes: Questionnaire, Data Analysis,Abstract

CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction The modern world is information oriented, thus management becomes more concerned about communication with employees. Hence communication is vital tool for effective mana...Continue reading »

EFFECT OF PARENTAL CARE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS

 Format: MS WORD ::   Chapters: 1-5 ::   Pages: 73 ::   Attributes: Questionnaire, Data Analysis,Abstract

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Millions of children around the world are growing up without one or both of their parents. Many more are at risk of separation, due to the impa...Continue reading »

THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

 Format: MS WORD ::   Chapters: 1-5 ::   Pages: 71 ::   Attributes: Questionnaire, Data Analysis,Abstract

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1.Background of the Study Education as the key to development has the capacity to upgrade teaching effectiveness as well as learning efficiency among learners. Efforts by h...Continue reading »

IMPACT OF ORPHANAGE HOME ON THE CHILD PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

 Format: MS WORD ::   Chapters: 1-5 ::   Pages: 89 ::   Attributes: Questionnaire, Data Analysis,Abstract  ::   11767 engagements

CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study The orphanage home is one of the numerous social institution that have emerged over the year to carter for some of the social needs of orphanag...Continue reading »

IMPACT OF PERSONALITY TRAITS ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

 Format: MS WORD ::   Chapters: 1-5 ::   Pages: 89 ::   Attributes: Questionnaire, Data Analysis,Abstract  ::   15690 engagements

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Personality is something everybody knows that it exists, but nobody knows that what it is (Schneewind and Ruppert, 1998). It is certainly true ...Continue reading »

THE EFFECT OF FAMILY ON CAREER CHOICE OF STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF ESAN CENTRAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE)

 Format: MS WORD ::   Chapters: 1-5 ::   Pages: 80 ::   Attributes: Questionnaire, Data Analysis,Abstract

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Family is a place in which children learn to interpret realities (Wary and Passman, 1996) parents serve as significant interpreters to children f...Continue reading »

What are looking for today?

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING:
  • 1. Haruna Usman Lame from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi said "I really enjoyed using this website am so grateful ".
    Rating: Excellent
  • 2. Bagu Manjing Dakan from polytecnic barkin ladi said "the use of information and communication technology in teaching of vocational subjects in plateau state polytecnic ".
    Rating: Excellent
  • 3. Ekeh Miracle from kaduna state University said "Toopnotch delivery from this crew I highly recommend everyyone to patronise them".
    Rating: Very Good
  • 4. Joseph from feck said "Bravo".
    Rating: Excellent
  • 5. JACOB from NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI said "I had a wonderful experience using ProjectClue, they delivered not only on time, but the content had good qualty. I recommend ProjectClue for any project research work.".
    Rating: Excellent
  • 6. Ibhadam Adam H from Bayero University, Kano said "Projectclue are really good and I have enjoyed their services.".
    Rating: Very Good