Effect of Parental Involvement on Adolescent Problem-Solving Ability

Abstract

Humans go through various stages in their life, including adolescence, which is the period between childhood and adulthood. It plays an important role in developing prosocial or antisocial behaviors. It is a stage of life that every individual reaches at some point in their life, and that stage is one full of challenges and exciting moments, but at the same time, is also filled with a lot of adjustments on several fronts at the same time. The purpose of this study is to investigate how parental involvement affects adolescents' problem-solving abilities, emphasizing how various facets of parental involvement can contribute to cognitive and problem-solving abilities. This study examined 100 adolescents (50 men and 50 women), aged from 10 to 19, using the Problem Solving Ability Test (PSAT-D) and the Parental Involvement Rating Scale. To assess the adolescents' problem-solving abilities and parental involvement, the PSAT-D and the Parental Involvement Rating Scale were used.
According to the study, parental involvement significantly boosts adolescents' problem-solving abilities, thereby contributing to cognitive development. In addition to educational support, parental expectations, and decision-making involvement, outcomes were significantly influenced by these factors. In addition to more effective problem-solving skills, adolescents whose parents actively engaged in these areas also demonstrated more positive emotional and practical parenting approaches.
Furthermore, the study revealed gender-specific differences in parental involvement's impact, suggesting that tailored interventions addressing the specific needs of male and female adolescents could be more effective. Including adolescents' perspectives on their relationships with their parents into parenting strategies and educational programs is essential for understanding how these interactions shape their cognitive skills.
Parental involvement is critical to adolescent cognitive development, offering a basis for practical applications like school-based initiatives and parental training programs. In order to enhance problem-solving skills, which are essential for academic success and personal growth, these interventions give parents a tool to support their children in developing these important skills.