Parental Psychological Pressure and Self-Esteem Among Young Adults: The Protective Role of Friendship Quality.

OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) 2026 Preprint

Authors: Azuma Gröning, Caroline Zygar–Hoffmann, Anastasia Dorosh, Moritz Steppan, Lena Hartl, Lorenz Kempter
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Abstract

This student research project investigates the relationship between retrospectively perceived authoritarian parenting—specifically psychological pressure (ZKE)—and current self-esteem (RSES) in university students. Based on the Stress-Buffering Model, the study focuses on the moderating role of friendship quality (FQQ). We hypothesize that high friendship quality buffers the negative effects of parental pressure on self-esteem. The study utilizes a cross-sectional online survey design (N ≈ 80).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Student Stress and Coping Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint