Influence of Parenting Style, Cognition and Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences on the Parent-child relationship among parents in Ibadan

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorDelphine Dilichukwu UGWU
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-25T10:33:02Z
dc.date.available2025-06-25T10:33:02Z
dc.date.issued2024-12
dc.description.abstractPositive parent-child relationships are crucial for child development. While research on this phenomenon is emerging in Nigeria, there remains a gap in understanding the predictive role of parenting style, cognition, and parental exposure to adverse childhood experiences, especially among parents of young children in Ibadan. This study investigates the influence of parenting styles, parental cognition, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on parent- child relationships among parents of young children in Ibadan, Nigeria. The study utilized attachment theory and the theory of cognitive appraisal of stress to explain the phenomenon. This study addresses the gap by employing a cross-sectional survey using validated instruments to assess parenting styles, cognition, ACEs, and parent-child relationship quality. A multi-stage sampling was used to select participants and two hundred thirty-nine respondents were assessed. The mean age of the child was 6.42. 25% of the respondents were between the ages of 36 to 40, with 55.2% female, and 44.3% male. Results indicate that authoritative parenting significantly enhances parent-child relationships ( = .234; t = 3.226, p < .01), while authoritarian parenting has a negative impact ( = .316; t = 5.04,1 p < .01). Permissive and neglectful styles showed no significant association. Parenting cognition and ACEs were not significant predictors, suggesting complex underlying dynamics. Generational differences were observed, with younger parents reporting better relationship quality [F (3,235) = 3.18, p < .05]. The study underscores the importance of culturally sensitive parenting interventions and educational programs to foster positive parent-child relationships. Future research should adopt longitudinal designs and explore diverse cultural contexts to deepen our understanding of these complex dynamics. This research provides valuable insights into the interplay between parenting practices, cognition, and personal history in shaping familial bonds. Keywords: Parenting Styles, Parenting Cognition, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Parent- Child Relationships, Ibadan Metropolis Word Count: 281
dc.identifier.citationKate Turabia
dc.identifier.otherM.Sc
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.lcu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1008
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLead City University, Ibadan
dc.relation.ispartofseriesM.Sc
dc.subjectParenting Styles
dc.subjectParenting Cognition
dc.subjectAdverse Childhood Experiences
dc.subjectParent- Child Relationships
dc.subjectIbadan Metropolis
dc.titleInfluence of Parenting Style, Cognition and Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences on the Parent-child relationship among parents in Ibadan
dc.typeThesis

Files

Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
UGWU Delphine Dilichukwu MSc THESIS beginning.pdf
Size:
868.15 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Download
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
UGWU Delphine Dilichukwu MSc THESIS...pdf
Size:
15.06 MB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.71 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed to upon submission
Description:
Download

Collections

Department of Sociology & Psychology