Relationship Among Parenting Styles and Latino Adolescent Self-Esteem and Aggression

There is considerable evidence that parenting influences the development and growth of children. Research on the psychological effects of parenting styles on children has traditionally neglected some cultures, such as the Latino community. The proposed study explored Latino parenting (authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive) styles and how they affect children's wellbeing. This quantitative study used correlational analysis to examine the relationships among aggression, self-esteem, and parenting styles among Hispanic adolescents. The study sample consisted of 77 participants. Snowball sampling (technique used in which research participants are asked to identify other potential participants) and social media platforms were used to acquire a convenience sample of participants. Participants were male and female who met the inclusion requirements for this study. Results from the statistical analysis indicated a significant negative correlation was found between aggression and authoritarian parenting, as well as a significant positive correlation between self-esteem and authoritarian parenting. Results also found a significant negative correlation between self-esteem and authoritative parenting, but no significant correlation was found with permissive parenting, The findings also failed to support the hypothesis that there would be a correlation between aggression and either authoritative or permissive parenting. Further research is needed to explore the cultural differences and their implications for parenting styles and adolescent development within diverse communities.