Parenting styles, self-efficacy, emotional intelligence and academic achievement in medical students

Authors

  • Tania Qamar Riphah Institute of Professional and Clinical Psychology, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Sana Majeed Riphah Institute of Professional and Clinical Psychology, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v16i2.1175

Keywords:

Parenting Style, Self-efficacy, Emotional intellegence, Academic achievement, Medical student

Abstract

Background: Academic achievement is the main concern of teachers, college consultants, and parents of students. The objective of this study was to observe the relationship between parenting styles, self-efficacy, emotional intelligence and academic achievement in medical students. Methods: Parenting style scale, generalized self-efficacy scale, emotional intelligence scale, and academic locus of control scale were used to measure variables under study. Data was collected from medical students of Lahore. Results: Correlational analysis showed highly significant positive association between parenting styles, self-efficacy, emotional intelligence and academic achievement in medical students. Regression analysis showed significant prediction between emotional intelligence and academic achievements. Moderation analysis showed self-efficacy was significant moderator between authoritarian parenting style and academic achievement. Conclusion: Medical students who have positive parenting styles, have high self-efficacy and emotional intelligence which leads them towards high academic achievement.

Pak J Physiol 2020;16(2):59?61

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Published

26-06-2020

How to Cite

1.
Qamar T, Majeed S. Parenting styles, self-efficacy, emotional intelligence and academic achievement in medical students. Pak J Phsyiol [Internet]. 2020 Jun. 26 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];16(2):59-61. Available from: https://pjp.pps.org.pk/index.php/PJP/article/view/1175

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2020): Pakistan Journal of Physiology

Section

Original Article

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