Page No.103-109
Janet Fernandes e De Souza and Priscilla Paul,
St Xavier’s College, Goa. University of Mumbai, Maharashtra
The present study attempts to examine the influence of perceived paternal parenting
style on the social competence of middle-school children. This study also attempts
to explore gender differences in perceived paternal parenting style. The sample
consists of 500 middle-school students, 250 boys and 250 girls, in the age range of
10-12 years. The sample was chosen from nuclear families, with both parents in
the middle-income group. The PAQ and Social Competence Scale were used to
collect data for the present study. Perceived Paternal Parenting Style has a significant
influence on social competence. No significant gender differences exist in the
perceived parenting style. The implications of the findings are discussed for practical
application to enriched parenting