Helicopter Parenting, Authenticity, and Depressive Symptoms: A Mediation Model

Turner, Lisa; Faulk, Robert; Garner, Tully

doi:10.1080/00221325.2020.1775170

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“…Of the 32 studies, most reported a positive association between overparenting and psychological maladjustment. For example, overparenting is reported to be related to higher levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms and lower levels of life satisfaction (e.g., Cui, Janhonen-Abruquah, et al, 2019; Hong & Cui, 2020; Kouros et al, 2016; Kwon et al, 2015; Perez et al, 2019; Rousseau & Scharf, 2015; Schiffrin et al, 2014; Schiffrin, Erchull, et al, 2019; Set, 2020; Turner et al, 2020; Wang et al, 2021; Wenze et al, 2019). Eighteen studies further examined mediating mechanisms between overparenting and psychological well-being, with frequently studied cognitive mediators such as basic psychological needs satisfaction (e.g., Carr et al, 2021; Schiffrin et al, 2014; Schiffrin, Erchull, et al, 2019), self-control (e.g., Hong & Cui, 2020; Kwon et al, 2015; Wang et al, 2021), and self-efficacy (e.g., Love, Cui, Allen, et al, 2020).…”

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Overparenting and Emerging Adult Development: A Systematic Review

2022

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Researchers have investigated the phenomenon of overparenting of emerging adult children and its association with emerging adult development. With the increasing body of research in recent years on this topic, a timely systematic review is needed to gain a better understanding of the literature. This systematic review targets quantitative studies of overparenting and several domains of development (psychological, behavioral, social and relational, learning/academic and career) of emerging adult children (with a sample mean age between 18 to 29) that are published in English in peer-reviewed journals in the past 20 years (2002–2021). A search of four databases (PsycINFO, Web of Science, ERIC, and ASSIA) identified 74 eligible studies between 2002 to 2021. The majority of the studies are theory-driven ( n = 65), with self-determination theory being the most used. Study samples ranged from 89 to 2,253, most are of college students ( n = 65), from the U.S. ( n = 58), and with more female than male participants ( n = 65). Almost all studies used a cross-sectional design ( n = 70) and at least one of the several established overparenting measures. Various analytical strategies were used, ranging from structural equation modeling to latent class/profile analysis. Findings overwhelmingly suggested negative associations between overparenting and emerging adults’ development in the psychological, behavioral, social and relational, learning/academic and career domains. Some mixed findings were also reported, especially in the learning/academic and career domain. Limitations and future directions are also discussed.

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Overparenting and Emerging Adult Development: A Systematic Review

2022

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“…Helicopter parenting and depression: Nine of 11 studies investigating the relationship between helicopter parenting and depression, found an effect (Schiffrin et al, 2014 , 2019 ; Darlow et al, 2017 ; Luebbe et al, 2018 ; Reilly and Semkovska, 2018 ; Cui et al, 2019 ; Hong and Cui, 2019 ; Moilanen and Lynn Manuel, 2019 ; Turner et al, 2020 ), whilst 2 did not (Reed et al, 2016 ; Wenze et al, 2019 ).…”

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A Systematic Review of “Helicopter Parenting” and Its Relationship With Anxiety and Depression

Vigdal

Brønnick

2022

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundEmerging evidence suggests that overprotective and controlling parenting, often referred to as “helicopter parenting” may have negative implications on the child's mental health such as anxiety and depression. However, no systematic review on the topic exists.ObjectiveConducting a systematic review to identify all studies where the relationship between helicopter parenting and symptoms of anxiety and/or depression have been investigated.MethodA systematic literature search conducted the 3rd of November 2021 yielded 38 eligible studies. Since helicopter parenting is a fairly new construct, this review considered parental control and overprotective parenting to be dimensions of helicopter parenting and thus, eligible for the study. Study quality was assessed in accordance with Campbells Validity Typology.ResultsThe majority of the studies included in this review found a direct relationship between helicopter parenting and symptoms of anxiety and depression. However, validity problems undermine these findings with regarding to assessing the causal relationship between helicopter parenting and these symptoms. There were no longitudinal studies of sufficient quality to determine if helicopter parenting precedes the outcome of anxiety and depression.ConclusionEven though the majority of the studies included in this systematic review found a relationship between helicopter parenting and anxiety and depression, the evidence for this relationship is insufficient and must be investigated further. Findings suggest that it is important to include both maternal and paternal parenting style in future studies as they could affect the outcome of anxiety and depression differently.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO 2020 CRD42020167465, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=167465.

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“…More recently Turner et al . [ 14 ] observed that helicopter parenting is an overcontrolling and overinvolved, style of parenting that likely interferes with children’s healthy development of his own personality (authenticity). This type of parenting has negative effect on child own personality and may contribute to difficulties in emerging adulthood.…”

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Helicopter parenting, from good intentions to poor outcomes. What parents needs to know?

Shaki¹,

Gupta²,

Yadav

et al. 2022

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Background: A single child is precious for every parent. There is an increasing demand for children to perform and to excel in all aspects of their lives. Due to increased unemployment and less job opportunities, tough competition to get admission in good school and college and to get respectable job put every parent under constant stress. These circumstances lead to parents starting micromanagement of their children. This micromanagement can be harmful to the mental and emotional wellbeing of the child, and is especially seen in single-child parents. Objective: This study aimed to ascertain if parents of single child show behavior of helicopter parenting as compared to patents having more than one child. Methods: This is an open-ended observational study, wherein 100 families with single child and 50 families with more than one child were interviewed based on self-explanatory questionnaire methods. Results: We noted that 83% parents showed behavior of helicopter parenting, especially those who have single child as compared to those having more than one child. Conclusion: Based on our survey, we can conclude that parents of single child showed behavior of helicopter parenting as compared to patents having more than one child because only child is precious and center of attraction in the families especially in Indian culture. However, large studies are required to reach a definitive conclusion.

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Helicopter Parenting, Authenticity, and Depressive Symptoms: A Mediation Model

Cited by 29 publications

References 22 publications

Overparenting and Emerging Adult Development: A Systematic Review

Overparenting and Emerging Adult Development: A Systematic Review

A Systematic Review of “Helicopter Parenting” and Its Relationship With Anxiety and Depression

Helicopter parenting, from good intentions to poor outcomes. What parents needs to know?

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