Perception of Overcontrolling Parenting Patterns with Anxiety Tendency in Adolescents

This study aims to examine the relationship between perceptions of overcontrolling parenting and anxiety tendencies in adolescents. Adolescence is a developmental period marked by an increasing need for independence and autonomy, so overly controlling parenting patterns have the potential to impact adolescents' mental health, particularly in the form of anxiety. This study used a quantitative approach with a correlational design. Data were collected through a self-report instrument that measured adolescents' perceptions of overcontrolling parenting patterns and their levels of anxiety tendencies. Data analysis was conducted using a Pearson correlation test to determine the direction and strength of the relationship between variables. The results showed a positive and significant relationship between perceptions of overcontrolling parenting patterns and anxiety tendencies in adolescents. This finding indicates that the higher the level of parental control perceived by adolescents, the higher the anxiety tendencies experienced. However, the relationship was moderate, suggesting that adolescent anxiety is influenced by various factors other than parenting patterns. This research is expected to provide theoretical contributions to the study of developmental psychology and family psychology, as well as practical contributions for parents, educators, and psychology practitioners in understanding the importance of balanced parenting patterns for supporting adolescent mental health.