The Relationship Between Paternal and Maternal Parenting Styles and Adolescents’ Emotional Intelligence at SMPN 1 Mangaran

Abstract

Introduction: Emotional intelligence is a crucial component of adolescents’ psychosocial development, as it enables individuals to recognize, understand, and regulate emotions effectively. Parenting style is considered one of the important factors influencing the development of adolescents’ emotional intelligence. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between paternal and maternal parenting styles and adolescents’ emotional intelligence at SMPN 1 Mangaran.

Method: This study employed a quantitative non-experimental design with a correlational approach and a cross-sectional design. The population consisted of 310 students, and a sample of 175 respondents was selected using proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed through univariate and bivariate analysis using the Spearman Rho test.

Result: The findings showed that both paternal and maternal parenting styles were predominantly democratic, while adolescents’ emotional intelligence was mostly categorized as high. The bivariate analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between democratic parenting style of fathers (r = 0.334; p < 0.001) and mothers (r = 0.441; p < 0.001) with adolescents’ emotional intelligence, with a stronger correlation found in maternal parenting style. Permissive parenting style showed a significant but weaker correlation, whereas authoritarian parenting style showed no significant relationship.

Conclusion: Democratic parenting style plays an important role in supporting adolescents’ emotional intelligence. Therefore, increasing parental awareness and education regarding effective parenting practices is essential to support adolescents’ emotional development.