Parenting, self‐concept, and attitudes about romantic relationships

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ID21444155
AuthorsWilliam W Chen (0000-0003-2474-4007, University of Macau Faculty of Education Taipa Macau China, corresponding author), Huanling Yuan (University of Macau Faculty of Education Taipa Macau China), Huan-Ling Yuan (0000-0003-2733-7554, University of Macau), Xin Yang (0000-0002-0154-737X, University of Macau Faculty of Education Taipa Macau China), Si Kei Lai (University of Macau Faculty of Education Taipa Macau China)
Year2020
Volume82
Issue1
Pages41-49
Publication date2020-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Adolescence (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0140-1971 • E-ISSN: 1095-9254
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1016/j.adolescence.2020.06.003
PMID32593052
OpenAlexW3037849338
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited56

INTRODUCTION: This study examined associations among the perceived parenting, self-concept, and adolescent attitudes of Chinese adolescents regarding romantic relationships. METHODS: A survey of 729 high school students in Macau was carried out to collect information on the degree to which they perceived their fathers and mothers as demanding or responsive, their general self-concept, and their attitudes about romantic relationships. RESULTS: Structural equation modeling showed that maternal and paternal responsiveness positively associated with adolescents' self-concept, which then positively contributed to their attitudes about romantic relationships. Maternal demandingness could link directly to positive adolescent attitudes about romantic relationships and indirectly to negative self-concept. CONCLUSIONS: The present study's findings suggest that perceived maternal parenting may be more important than perceived paternal parenting regarding adolescents' romantic attitudes, and parental responsiveness is particularly critical to positive self-concept and positive romantic attitudes in Chinese culture.

Developmental psychology · Romance · Self-concept · Structural equation modeling · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Psychology · Social Psychology

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