The Impact of Parenting Styles on Emotion Regulation in Children

Abstract

Parenting styles play a significant role in developmental psychology and influence the emotional outcomes of children. This paper outlines key parenting styles of authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive alongside attachment theory, emotional regulation, and the Tripartite Model. The role of authoritarian parenting in emotional regulation is examined through a study by Sikandar, Parveen, and Khan (2025). This reveals that the parenting style reduces psychological well-being in children. A comparative analysis by Dexian Li, Wencan Li, and Xingchen Zhu (2023) highlights the benefits of authoritative parenting, which supports healthier emotional regulation compared to an authoritarian approach. Further, research by Daria and Zoltán et al. (2025) suggests that permissive parenting is linked to emotional dysregulation due to a lack of structure. A more integrative perspective is offered by Vidhi Sharma and Kavya Ahuja (2024), which compares the effects of all three parenting styles. The discussion synthesizes these findings with implications for parenting interventions.