Comparing Maternal and Paternal Parenting Traits on Youth Resistance to Peer Influence

Comparing Maternal and Paternal Parenting Traits on Youth Resistance to Peer Influence

Presenter(s)

Tamara Tatyana Carter

Comments

Presentation: 1:00-1:20, Marianist Hall Learning Space 218

Description

Literature Review: Parenting styles are often targeted for interventions aimed at curbing antisocial behavior and promoting socially acceptable conduct among youth. The influence of parenting varies based on specific traits, such as warmth and support versus supervision and control. However, conflicting research exists regarding the direct impact of maternal versus paternal influence, with some suggesting that fathers may have a more significant role. Moreover, there is a lack of studies comparing maternal and paternal parenting regarding youths’ resistance to peer influence. Data: This study uses the Pathways to Desistance dataset comprising 1,354 adjudicated youth to compare paternal and maternal parenting traits on the effects of resistance to peer influence. Results: Bivariate correlation analysis suggested that maternal warmth positively affected resistance to peer influence, while paternal hostility negatively affected it. However, hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that once control variables were added, neither paternal nor maternal warmth and hostility significantly impacted resistance to peer influence. Only gender and antisocial influence emerged as significant predictors of resistance to peer influence. Discussion: The current study failed to find a significant relationship between maternal and paternal parenting traits on resistance to peer influence. Antisocial influence appears to have a stronger effect on weakening resistance to peer influence, whereas females are more likely to be resistant to peer influence. Future studies and recommendations are outlined.

Publication Date

4-17-2024

Project Designation

Capstone Project

Primary Advisor

Susybel R. Kallsen

Primary Advisor's Department

Criminal Justice and Security Studies

Keywords

Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

Institutional Learning Goals

Scholarship; Vocation; Practical Wisdom

Comparing Maternal and Paternal Parenting Traits on Youth Resistance to Peer Influence

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