Influence Of Parenting Styles On Social Adjustment And Academic Achievement Of Adolescent Students In Selected Secondary Schools In Ogun Waterside Local Government Of Ogun State

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The study examines how parenting styles affect adolescents’ social adjustment and academic achievement in selected secondary schools in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, Ogun State. Data were collected from 240 secondary school students drawn from eight schools using questionnaires and an achievement test. A descriptive survey design and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used. Results show significant differences in social adjustment and academic achievement across autocratic, democratic, and permissive parenting homes, with democratic parenting associated with better outcomes.

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Anatolian Journal of Education e-ISSN: 2547-9652 􀁺 [www.e-aje.net](www.e-aje.net) Influence Of Parenting Styles On Social Adjustment and Academic Achievement Of Adolescent Students In Selected Secondary Schools In Ogun Waterside Local Government Of Ogun State *ADEGBOYEGA, [Lateef Omotosho adegboyegalateef@gmail.com](Lateef Omotosho adegboyegalateef@gmail.com)[ ](Lateef Omotosho adegboyegalateef@gmail.com)[IBITOYE](IBITOYE), Oladayo A. dayuinternational1@yahoo.com OKESINA, Falilat Anike (Ph.D) [fokesina@yahoo.com](fokesina@yahoo.com) LAWAL, [Banjo M. lawal_banjo@yahoo.com](Banjo M. lawal_banjo@yahoo.com) Department of Counsellor Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria Abstract The study examined the influence of parenting styles on social adjustment and academic achievement of adolescents in selected secondary schools in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State. Two hundred and forty secondary school students participated in the study. The sample of students was selected from eight secondary schools in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State. Descriptive survey design was used to execute the study. Data were collected through questionnaires and achievement test. The data were analysed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) . The study showed that thereis significant difference in social adjustment of adolescents from autocratic, democratic and permissive parenting homes. It revealed that adolescents from democratic homes adjust better in social situations than their counterparts from autocratic and permissive homes. The study also showed significant differences in academic achievement of adolescents from autocratic, democratic and permissive parenting homes. It revealed that democratic style of parenting influence academic performance more positively better than autocratic and permissive parenting style. Key words: Parenting Styles, Social Adjustment, Academic Achievement, Students 12 Influence Of Parenting Styles On Social Adjustment And Academic Achievement Of Adolescent Students In Selected Secondary Schools In Ogun Waterside Local Government Of Ogun State Introduction Home is the first and foremost institution of learning where the child acquires his first experiences. The type of experience gained here serves as basis and solid foundation upon which other agencies of socialization outside the home build later on. A good home gives the child a sense of security, love and mutual respect among the individuals at home, acceptance, sharing responsibilities and feeling proud of one’s parents and home (Fayombo, 2004) . Parenting is a complex activity that includes many specific behaviours that work individually and together to influence child’s outcomes. Baumrind (1967) in Gonzalez et al (2002) generally describes styles of parenting as patterns or configurations of parenting behaviours. While Klien (2001) sees parenting styles as a psychological construct representing standard strategies parents use in raising their children. As difficult and challenging as child rearing is, the task and problem involved are by no means over especially when young ones attain adulthood. Difficulties are inextricably associated with the nature and function of the family, as it exists in our society. Parenting isone of the most challenging and one of the most important tasks of adulthood. Parenting style affects the development of children’s conduct and characteristics (Blondin & Cochran , 2011). The three parenting styles can predict a child’s outcome including social competence, academic performance, psychosocial development, problem behavior (Terry, 2004), optimism, confidence, motivation, and attention problems (Kordi & Baharudin, 2010) . Parenting styles largely influence cognitive development and social competence and adjustment. Social adjustment, which is a product of social growth, is an important indication of psychology health that attracts the attention of man

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What was the purpose of the study?

The study examined the influence of parenting styles on adolescents’ social adjustment and academic achievement in selected secondary schools in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State.

How were participants and data collected?

Two hundred and forty students from eight secondary schools participated. Questionnaires and an achievement test were used to collect the data.

Which parenting style showed the most positive academic and social outcomes?

Adolescents from democratic parenting homes adjusted better in social situations and showed more positively influenced academic performance than those from autocratic and permissive homes.

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