This research study originated from an initial curiosity of "To what extent do parenting styles impact the academic performance of high school students?". After conducting research, it was found that a gap exists in the area of investigation regarding the impact of parenting styles on the academic performance of high school students. Therefore, the research examines the effects of parenting styles on the academic performance of high school students aged 15-17 in Turkey and the USA.
The study focuses specifically on the influence of authoritative and permissive parenting on academic achievement on a cross-cultural level. As the primary data collection method, surveys were distributed to participants from a public high School in Gaziantep, Turkey, and a public high school in Ventura county. The data collected from sixty-nine participants revealed significant differences in parenting styles between the two countries on opposite sides. A majority of students from the USA were exposed to authoritative parenting. At the same time, participants from Turkey seemed to have an equal distribution of parenting styles, though authoritative was slightly more common than permissive.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Gap In Research
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research study aims to investigate the impact of authoritative and permissive parenting styles on the academic performance of high school students aged 15-17 in Turkey and the USA. It seeks to fill a gap in existing research by directly comparing these two parenting styles across cultures and their effect on academic achievement.
- The impact of parenting styles on academic performance.
- Cross-cultural comparison of parenting styles in Turkey and the USA.
- The specific influence of authoritative versus permissive parenting on academic achievement.
- Identification of differences in parenting practices between the two countries.
- Contribution to filling the existing research gap in this area.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Abstract: This research explores the impact of authoritative and permissive parenting styles on the academic performance of high school students (ages 15-17) in Turkey and the USA. A survey distributed to students in Gaziantep, Turkey, and Ventura County, USA, revealed significant differences in parenting styles between the two countries. Students in the USA predominantly experienced authoritative parenting, while Turkish students showed a more even distribution, though authoritative parenting was slightly more prevalent. Analysis showed that students with authoritative parents generally achieved higher academically than those with permissive parents in both countries. The study addresses a gap in the research by providing insights into the relationship between specific parenting styles and academic success in a cross-cultural context. Despite challenges like limited sample size, the findings offer valuable implications for parents, educators, and researchers.
Introduction: The introduction establishes the research question: How do permissive and authoritative parenting styles impact the academic performance of high school students (ages 15-17)? It highlights the lack of prior research directly comparing these two parenting styles' effects on academic performance in Turkey and the USA. The study aims to fill this research gap by using a correlational research method and a survey distributed to students in both countries. The methodology involved selecting participants and distributing surveys, followed by data analysis to connect back to the research question. The study successfully fills this gap in existing research.
Literature Review: This chapter focuses on the existing research gap concerning the unique influence of permissive and authoritative parenting styles on academic success. It highlights the need for a direct comparison of students in Turkey and the USA. The chapter defines authoritative and permissive parenting according to the American Psychological Association and reveals a lack of studies explaining the impact of these two styles on high school students' academic achievement in both countries. While previous studies have explored related variables, none comprehensively address all components of this specific research question.
Gap In Research: This section specifically identifies the research gap: the need to understand how parenting factors uniquely influence the effectiveness of permissive and authoritative parenting styles and the lack of direct comparison between students in Turkey and the USA. Key terms like authoritative parenting and permissive parenting are defined. The current research lacks a study explaining the impact these two parenting styles have on high school students' academic achievement in the United States and Turkey, and existing sources do not directly compare the patterns seen among the two parenting styles and their impacts on students in both countries. Previous studies have observed various variables but haven't fully addressed all components of the subject.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Parenting styles, authoritative parenting, permissive parenting, academic performance, high school students, cross-cultural comparison, Turkey, USA, academic achievement, research gap.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is the purpose of this document?
This document provides a comprehensive language preview, including the title, table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords related to a research study.
What is the main research question?
The main research question is: How do permissive and authoritative parenting styles impact the academic performance of high school students (ages 15-17)?
What is the research gap identified in the document?
The research gap is the lack of prior research directly comparing the effects of permissive and authoritative parenting styles on academic performance in Turkey and the USA.
What are the key themes of the research study?
The key themes include: the impact of parenting styles on academic performance, cross-cultural comparison of parenting styles in Turkey and the USA, the specific influence of authoritative versus permissive parenting on academic achievement, identification of differences in parenting practices between the two countries, and contribution to filling the existing research gap.
Which parenting styles are being examined?
The study focuses on authoritative and permissive parenting styles.
What age group is the study focused on?
The study focuses on high school students aged 15-17.
What is the methodology used in the study?
The study uses a correlational research method and a survey distributed to students in Turkey and the USA.
What are the key findings mentioned in the Abstract?
The Abstract reveals significant differences in parenting styles between Turkey and the USA. Students in the USA predominantly experienced authoritative parenting, while Turkish students showed a more even distribution. Students with authoritative parents generally achieved higher academically than those with permissive parents in both countries.
What are the key locations where the study takes place?
The study takes place in Gaziantep, Turkey, and Ventura County, USA.
What are the keywords associated with this research?
The keywords are: Parenting styles, authoritative parenting, permissive parenting, academic performance, high school students, cross-cultural comparison, Turkey, USA, academic achievement, research gap.
How is the research gap addressed?
The study aims to fill the research gap by providing insights into the relationship between specific parenting styles and academic success in a cross-cultural context, directly comparing the effects of authoritative and permissive parenting on academic performance in Turkey and the USA.
- Quote paper
- Rana Kuruz (Author), 2024, Cross-Cultural Study on Parenting Styles and Academic Achievement. A Comparison of High School Students in Turkey and the USA, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1548516
