Volume : 10, Issue : 4, APR 2024

EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL STRESS ON YOUNG ADULTS: HOW GROWING UP AFFECTS THE RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENTS

NIHARIKA DHAWAN

Abstract

The study looks at the impact of parental stress on the relationship between young people and their parents, hypothesizing that higher levels of parental stress during adolescence will result in lower satisfaction and closeness in offer interactions between parents and their kids. Parents completed the Parental Stress Scale and young adults completed out The IDEA in a sample of 75 parents and 75 young adults. The study employed data analysis techniques, including mean score calculation and statistical methods such as Pearson's correlation coefficient, to investigate the association between young adults' perceptions of their parent-child relationship and parental stress levels. Potential moderating factors, including demographic variables, were taken into consideration. The findings demonstrated a substantial negative relationship between parental stress and young people' perceived satisfaction and closeness with their parents, which supports the hypothesis. The findings emphasize the role of early life events, such as parental stress, in molding parent-child interactions as they transition to adulthood. The study examines the consequences of treatments aiming at enhancing parent-child connections and lowering parental stress, highlighting the importance of early intervention tactics and family support programs. Overall, the study adds to our understanding of how early life experiences impact interpersonal interactions in emerging adulthood, highlighting the necessity of focused interventions for promoting healthy family dynamics and well-being among young people.

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