Does Parenting Style predict Emotional Intelligence?

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between parenting styles and EI in an adolescent population. The sample of this study consisted of 300 respondents, 166(55%) were females and 134 (45%) were males. The average age of respondents was19.10 years (SD = 1.956). Tools used in this study were Trait Meta Mood Scale-TMMS and Parental Authority Questionnaire-PAQ. Regression analyses were conducted to examine the predictive relationships among variables. Results revealed that parenting styles is a significant predict emotional intelligence among adolescents.. This study demonstrated that parenting styles contribute to EI development. The findings provide insight in the field of EI antecedents and underscore the potential significance of parents' role in the development EI among adolescents