Page No.420-429
Johnson Joseph and Vidhya Ravindranadan
Union Christian College, Aluva
This study examines the mediating role of social competence in the association between
perceived parenting styles and self image among adolescents. The significance of the
study was found in a psycho social context where more effective intervening mediation
variables are sought to strengthen the bond between perceived parenting and self image.
The participants consisted of 593 adolescent girls and boys, aged 13-18, attending
high school and higher secondary levels. Utilizing a multi-stage sampling method, a
descriptive correlational research design was employed. Results revealed a significant
relationship between various modes of perceived parenting and self image of
adolescents. Moreover, social competence emerges as a mediator in the relationship
between parenting factors and self image, highlighting the importance of social skills in
mitigating impulsive behaviors among adolescents. These findings underscore the
intricate interplay between parenting styles, social competence, and self image in
adolescent development