Influence Of Parenting Style on Resilience and Academic Performance Among Secondary School Students

Abstract

This quantitative correlational study investigated the influence of parenting styles on resilience and academic performance among 360 secondary school students (202 male, 158 female) in Ernakulam district, Kerala. Descriptive statistics revealed varying mean scores across parenting styles and gender for resilience and academic performance. Comparative analysis showed no significant gender differences in overall parenting style, resilience, or academic performance, though mothers' parenting style exhibited a significant difference. Correlation analysis indicated a negligible relationship between both maternal and paternal parenting styles and student resilience, and similarly, between parenting styles and academic performance, and between resilience and academic performance. These findings suggest that while parenting style is a factor, its direct linear relationship with resilience and academic performance in this context is minimal. The study partially substantiated hypotheses regarding parenting styles and student outcomes, emphasizing the need for comprehensive support systems and further research