APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
The Effects of Maternal and Paternal Helicopter Parenting on the Self-Determination and Well-Being of Emerging Adults
- Erynn Sendrick
University of Mary Washington - Emily Saldanha
University of Mary Washington - Victoria Power
University of Mary Washington - Jennaveve Yost
University of Mary Washington - Holly Schiffrin
University of Mary Washington
Abstract
We examined whether emerging adults’ (EA’s) self-determination mediated the relationship between helicopter parenting (HP) and their well-being. Maternal HP was associated with EA’s decreased autonomy and competence, while paternal HP was associated with EA’s decreased autonomy. These decreases in self-determination predicted increased depressive symptoms, increased anxiety, and decreased life satisfaction.
Families/Parenting
