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International Journal of Psychology and Cognitive Science  
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Authoritative Parenting Index and Well Being: A Study of High School Adolescents
International Journal of Psychology and Cognitive Science
Vol.5 , No. 3, Publication Date: Sep. 20, 2019, Page: 139-144
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Authors
 
[1]    

Shruti Jha, Somerville School (Lott Carey Baptist Mission), Greater NOIDA, India.

[2]    

Dweep Chand Singh, Amity Institute of Behavioural (Health) and Allied Sciences, Amity University, NOIDA, India.

 
Abstract
 

The present research studies the beliefs about aggression and non violence in high school adolescents and their perception of parent's authoritative behaviour and overall well being. It is vital in today's parlance, as it is believed that violence, aggression and the severe erosion of pacifism leads to conflict, hostility, disharmony and individual ineffectiveness, which further leaves a negative impact on the society. The study was conducted on 225 high school adolescents selected through purposive sampling technique. The psychological tools used were Beliefs about Aggression and Alternatives, Authoritative Parenting Index and Adolescent Well Being Scale. The results indicated that authoritative parenting is positively correlated to beliefs about aggression in adolescents and negatively to beliefs about non violence. Furthermore, high scores on beliefs about non violence is associated with greater wellbeing and high scores on beliefs about aggression is associated with possibilities of depression. Regression analysis showed that the data fit of the variance is high. It can be concluded that non violence upgrades, enhances and deepens the human spirit for positive societal development and harmony. It also clearly attests to the importance and significance of parents in children’s lives and their holistic developmental process.


Keywords
 

Authoritative Parenting, Well Being, Adolescents, Aggression, Non Violence


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