International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue VII, July 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

Does Parenting Style predict Emotional Intelligence?

Mary Rachelle Reyes-Wapano, PhD
Xavier Ateneo, Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines

Abstract
This study examined the relationship between parenting styles and EI in an adolescent population. The sample of this study consisted of 300 respondents, 166(55%) were females and 134 (45%) were males. The average age of respondents was19.10 years (SD = 1.956). Tools used in this study were Trait Meta Mood Scale -TMMS and Parental Authority Questionnaire – PAQ. Regression analyses were conducted to examine the predictive relationships among variables. Results revealed that parenting styles is a significant predict emotional intelligence among adolescents.. This study demonstrated that parenting styles contribute to EI development. The findings provide insight in the field of EI antecedents and underscore the potential significance of parents’ role in the development EI among adolescents

Key words: emotional intelligence, parenting styles

Introduction

Among adolescents, emotional intelligence is found to help reduce stress by decreasing conflict, improving relationships and understanding one’s own emotions.
Studies have shown that emotional intelligence has a protective effect against suicidal ideation and attempts (Cha & Nock, 2009; Abdolahhi & Talib, 2015); against stress (Mikolajczak, Menil, Luminet, 2007; Davis and Humprey, 2012); and against depression (McDougall, 2006; Fernandez-Berrocal & Extremera, 2016). Other studies reveal that emotional intelligence has a facilitative effect on overall health and life satisfaction (Landa, Zafra, Martos, & Aguilar-Luzón, 2006; Kong Zhao, & You, 2012).
In light of the evidence in the literature on the prevalence of anxiety and depression in adolescents, (WHO, 2020) and on the potential of emotional intelligence to act as a protective factor against mental ill-health, this study is an attempt to investigate adolescent emotional intelligence, the factors that influence it, specifically, parenting styles
To date, there is a dearth of EI research that target Filipino adolescents. The few that focused on adolescent sample examined EI’s association with academic achievement (Sta. Maria, 2007) and performance (Dinglasan, 2004; Manzano, 2004,). Most EI research in the Philippines that focused on adult respondents examined areas as job satisfaction (Asidao, 2001), job performance (Leano, 2006), leadership (Ferrera, 2009), managerial skills (Galla, 2006), and decision-making styles (Natano, 2001). There is, then, a gap of knowledge on adolescent EI and its predictors.