Perceived Parenting Style and Sibling Relationship among Young Adults

Family plays a pivotal role in contributing to an adult’s emotional and psychological growth. Parents convey care and emotional support to their offspring, which aids in fostering secure attachment bonds, especially with their siblings. The current study fills the gap in previous studies by exploring how perceived parenting styles affect their view of sibling relationships among young Indian adults. The current study aims to explore the impact of perceived parenting styles, i.e., authoritative parenting, authoritarian parenting, and permissive parenting on sibling relationships. 250 participants were recruited using purposive sampling. The results found that there is a moderate positive relationship between authoritative parenting and sibling relationships, and it significantly predicts a favorable view of sibling relationships. There is a weak negative relationship between authoritarian parenting and sibling relationships. There exists no association between a permissive parenting style and sibling relationships. The study implies the benefits of authoritative parenting, emphasizing the need for a supportive and communicative family environment, which ultimately fosters secure relationships and empowers young minds to develop emotional resilience and strong interpersonal skills.