Relationship Between Perceived Parenting Styles And Depression, Anxiety

The aim of this research is to examine whether there is a significant relationship between perceived parenting styles and depression, anxiety. Parenting styles were handled based on Baumrind's classification of authoritarian, permissive, democratic, and neglectful styles. A total of 34 articles investigating this relationship were included in the research. According to the findings, a significant relationship was found between authoritarian parenting style and anxiety in all examined studies. The relationship between permissive parenting and depression varies according to the studies. While some studies reported a significant relationship between permissive parenting style and depression, anxiety, others indicated no relationship. Neglectful parenting style yields the most negative outcomes in terms of mental disorders. This is thought to be due to the child lacking healthy boundaries and not receiving sufficient care and warmth. The most positive outcomes are associated with the democratic parenting style. In this style, the child receives adequate boundaries, guidance, care, and warmth. This research was conducted solely with articles that used Baumrind's classification. Although cultural differences were mentioned, they were not specifically focused on. These are among the limitations of this research. For future research, it is recommended to consider cross-cultural differences and use other classifications for parenting styles.