Page No 103-110
Anika Yadav,
University of Delhi
Suruchi Bhatia,
SPM College for Women, University of Delhi
Parents play a crucial role in the socialization process of children, which in turn affects
how they behave, think, and feel throughout their life. It has been observed that children’s
perception of the kind of parenting they receive, also plays a crucial role in shaping
their thoughts. Numerous research postulates that parenting styles affect a number of
cognitive aspects. In order to investigate and comprehend the connection between
perceived parenting and cognitive distortions (i.e., negatively biased thought patterns),
the current study was conducted. It endeavours to study different domains of perceived
parenting of mothers and fathers individually in the present times and tries to understand
which of these domains tend to have a relation with the negative biases of thinking
styles. The data was collected from 260 adolescent girls (16-18 years), using Perception
Of Parents Scale (POPS), HIT-16Q, and Self-Debasing Cognitive Distortions Scale
(SDCDS). Upon analyzing data, it was found that perceived parenting of both mothers
and fathers significantly related with self-serving and self-debasing cognitive distortions
among adolescents. The results draw attention to the significance of adequate parenting,
lack of which might lead to development of negatively biased beliefs and thoughts
among adolescents. The findings can be beneficial for counselors and parents in
understanding the importance of mindful and conscious parentin
.