RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AUTHORITARIAN PARENTING STYLE AND SELF-ESTEEM AMONG ADOLESCENTS; A STUDY OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA NORTH.
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study examines the impact of authoritarian parenting on adolescents' self-esteem, with a
particular focus on secondary school students in Kaduna North, Nigeria. Using Baumrind's
parenting styles and Erikson's psychosocial theory, the study investigates the impact of rigorous
parental control, an absence of emotional warmth, and one-way communication on adolescents'
self-esteem. The study adopts a quantitative survey approach, utilising the Parental Authority
Questionnaire (PAQ) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale to assess parenting styles and selfesteem levels in 150 adolescents aged 13 to 18. Previous studies have found that authoritarian
parenting is connected with low self-esteem, decreased emotional resilience, and a variety of
behavioural difficulties. Furthermore, cultural elements like the concept of 'kunya' (which
emphasises modesty and restraint in Northern Nigerian society) are taken into account for their
influence on parenting practices and the limitations they impose on parent-child communication.
This research aims to enhance our understanding of parenting dynamics in culturally specific
settings and offer insights for fostering healthier relationships between parents and children, as
well as supporting adolescent development.
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