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The Influence Of Parenting Styles On Social Adjustment Among Secondary School Students
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1.4Purpose of the Study
The main purpose of this study is
to examine the influence of parenting styles on social adjustment among
secondary school students in Lagos State.
Other specific objectives of the study include to investigate:
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Whether there are difference in the social orientation of students who
were brought up by authoritative parents and those brought up by the
authoritarian parents.
2. Whether there is gender difference in social orientation of students as a result of parenting styles.
3. Whether the socio-economic status of parents affect their styles of parenting.
4. Evaluate whether the religious backgrounds of parents affect their styles of parenting.
1.5Research Questions
These research questions were asked in this study:
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Is there any difference in the social adjustment of students who are
brought up under authoritative parenting style and those brought up
under authoritative style?
3. Is there any gender difference in the social adjustment of students as a result of parenting styles?
4. To what extent will the socio-economic status of parents differ in their parenting styles?
4. Will the religious backgrounds of parents affect their styles of parenting?
1.6Research Hypotheses
These hypotheses were formulated and tested in this study:
1. There is no significant influence of authoritative parenting style on students’ social adjustment.
2. There is no significant influence of religious background on the parenting style among couples.
3. There is no significant influence of ethnicity on parenting style.
4. The is no significant gender different in the social adjustment of students in schools.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of parenting styles on social adjustment among secondary school students in Lagos Metropolis. To achieve this goal, the researcher formulated four hypotheses to guide the study.There is a significant influence of authoritative parenting style on student’s social adjustment.There is a significant influence of religious background on the parenting style of couples.There is a significant influence of ethnicity on parenting style among ... Continue reading---
