Arathi Mohan. M. V, Das Ambika Bharti
Central University of South Bihar, Gaya
Akanksha Bharti
Mody University of Science and Technology,Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan
Shubhangi Shree
Central University of South Bihar, Gaya
Pages:19-30
Parenting styles stand salient for either positive developmental outcomes or behavioral
and emotional difficulties. Coercive parenting is often examined in contrast to parenting
styles more prevalent in Western societies. Prior studies have described its general
features and functions, while its culturally specific effects within Indian communities
are less explored. To address this gap this study investigates the predictive roles of
coercive parenting and parental consistency in adolescents’ socio-emotional well-being.
Using stratified random sampling, 240 adolescents aged 13–18 years and their primary
caregivers from Kerala were selected. The Socio-emotional well-being of adolescents
was assessed with the Psychological Well-Being Scale, and the Parenting and Family
Adjustment Scale was administered to parents to measure coercive parenting and
parenting inconsistency. Coercive parenting and parental inconsistency, negatively
associated with adolescents’ socio-emotional well-being, particularly in the domains
of life satisfaction and mental health. Parental inconsistency strongly predicted both
life satisfaction and overall socio-emotional well-being, whereas coercive parenting
significantly predicted reduced life satisfaction and poor mental health. Findings
underscore the detrimental effects of coercive and inconsistent parenting practices
and highlight the significance of consistent, supportive approaches. Culturally contextual
and longitudinal research is warranted to understand the long-term consequences for
adolescents in diverse Indian settings