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Research on the Mechanism of Authoritative Parenting on Adolescent Mental Health

Author(s)

Jia Li

Affiliation(s)

Department of Applied Psychology, New York University, New York, NY, USA, 10003

Abstract

This study explores the mechanism of authoritative parenting on adolescent mental health, emphasizing its important role in promoting adolescents' positive psychological development, improving self-esteem and social adaptability, and reducing psychological problems such as anxiety and depression. Through literature analysis, it is found that authoritative parenting builds a supportive and trusting family environment through the combination of high emotional support and reasonable behavioral norms, helping adolescents gain psychological stability and the ability to cope with stress during their growth. In addition, authoritative parenting shows adaptability in different cultural backgrounds and has become a recognized effective parenting model in various family environments. In order to transform the advantages of authoritative parenting into practical results, this study recommends that through family education training, cooperation between schools and communities, and policy support, parents can better master this parenting style, thereby providing adolescents with a stable growth environment and comprehensive psychological support.

Keywords

Authoritative Parenting; Adolescent Mental Health; Self-Esteem; Social Adaptation; Family Education

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