Exploring Factors Influencing Parental Behavioral Control in China
Author Information
Author(s): Xu Xiaoyan, Hanafi Zahyah, Razak Nordin Abd, Xie Xiaochun, Rapp Paul E
Primary Institution: School of Education, Shandong Women’s University, Jinan, China
Hypothesis
The study examines how sociodemographic factors influence fathers' and mothers' behavioral control over their children.
Conclusion
The study found that adolescent gender and parental education level significantly influence parental behavioral control in Chinese families.
Supporting Evidence
- Boys perceived higher levels of fathers' behavioral control compared to girls.
- Mothers exhibited higher levels of behavioral control than fathers.
- Higher education levels in mothers were negatively related to their behavioral control.
- Fathers' education levels positively influenced behavioral control in adolescent boys.
- Fathers' income positively influenced behavioral control in adolescent girls.
- Older mothers showed less behavioral control towards their daughters.
Takeaway
This study looked at how parents control their kids' behavior and found that boys feel more controlled by their dads than girls do, and moms' education affects how they control their kids.
Methodology
The study used a cross-sectional survey with adolescents reporting on their parents' behavioral control.
Potential Biases
Single-source bias may occur as data were only obtained from adolescent reports.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to determine causality, and data were only collected from adolescents, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 487 boys (53.5%) and 429 girls (46.5%) aged 11-15 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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