EXPLORING THE ROLE OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN SHAPING THE SELF-CONCEPT OF KASHMIRI ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

This study explores the influence of parental involvement on the self-concept of Kashmiri adolescents, aiming to assess the levels of parent-child relationships and self-concept, investigate their interrelationship, and compare these dimensions across genders. Utilizing a sample of 100 adolescents from the Kashmir valley, split evenly between males and females, data were gathered using Nalini Rao's Parent-Child Relationship Scale and R.K. Saraswat's Self-Concept Questionnaire. Findings revealed a significant positive correlation between parent-child relationships and adolescents' self-concept. Specifically, female adolescents generally reported better parent-child relationships than males. However, no significant gender differences were found in self-concept levels, with both males and females displaying similar self-concept distributions. These insights underscore the critical role of parental involvement in adolescent development within the unique sociocultural context of Kashmir.