Evaluating Demographic Influence on Parenting Style in Taiwan

Authors

Kevin Handley, Brigham Young University
Dr. Niwako Yamawaki, Brigham Young University

Keywords

demographic influence, parenting style, Taiwan, stressors on parents

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Abstract

Of all the research studying the influence of stressors on parents, only a few studies have actually addressed demographic factors as stressors. Even then, there has yet to be a study that specifically seeks to delineate exactly which demographic factor predicts which type of parenting style. This project sought to delineate which demographic factors (e.g. area of residence, SES, age, and education) are predictive of maladaptive parenting styles, and which factors are predictive of adaptive parenting styles. The intent was that if certain demographics were found to be highly predictive of maladaptive parenting styles, then perhaps governments could be persuaded to implement programs to assist and train at-risk parents and parents-to-be.

Recommended Citation

Handley, Kevin and Yamawaki, Dr. Niwako (2013) "Evaluating Demographic Influence on Parenting Style in Taiwan," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 518.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/518