Social Anxiety Disorder and Parenting Styles in Nursing Students
Author Information
Author(s): Alhazmi Rehab
Primary Institution: College of Nursing, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hypothesis
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of social anxiety disorder (SAD) among nursing students and examine its association with various parenting styles.
Conclusion
The study found that parenting style significantly influences the experience of social anxiety disorder in nursing students.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of SAD among nursing students was found to be 47.5%.
- Maternal and paternal authoritative parenting styles were associated with a decrease in SAD symptoms.
- Paternal authoritarian parenting style was associated with an increase in SAD symptoms.
Takeaway
This study shows that how parents raise their children can affect whether those children feel anxious in social situations, especially for nursing students.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using the Parental Authority Questionnaire and Social Phobia Inventory to assess parenting styles and social anxiety symptoms among nursing students.
Potential Biases
Convenience sampling may introduce selection bias.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and the sample was drawn from a single university, which may affect generalizability.
Participant Demographics
141 female nursing students, mostly aged 21, with a majority in their fourth year of study.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.001 for maternal authoritative style, p=0.003 for paternal authoritative style, p=0.048 for paternal authoritarian style.
Confidence Interval
95% CI for maternal authoritative: 0.062, 0.527; paternal authoritative: 0.060, 0.574; paternal authoritarian: 1.011, 8.218.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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