Effects of Different Parenting Styles on Mental Health and Academic Outcomes for Adolescents from Different Cultural Backgrounds

Sihan Zhou

doi:10.54691/bcpssh.v20i.2184

Authors

Sihan Zhou

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/bcpssh.v20i.2184

Keywords:

Parenting styles; Adolescents; Mental health; Academic outcomes; Cultural difference.

Abstract

This literature review aims to find the impacts of different parenting styles on the mental health and academic outcomes of adolescents from different cultural backgrounds. The results of the literature review showed that parenting styles demonstrate a significant impact on adolescents’ mental status and academic performance. Generally speaking, the authoritative parenting style which is characterized by a high level of warm care, rational communication, prioritization of independence and achievements, moderate control, and a low level of severity was found to be the most effective type. However, the results also indicated that the effects of parenting styles on adolescents are influenced by different cultural backgrounds and social norms. Therefore, future studies are suggested to take cultural factors and individual differences into account.

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