Paternal Parenting Styles and Sibling Relationships in Young Adults

Abstract

This correlational study investigates the relationships between paternal parenting styles and sibling warmth and conflict among young adults in India. Descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation analysis, and gender-specific analyses were employed to analyze data from 116 females and 92 males. Results indicate weak associations between paternal parenting styles and sibling relationship dimensions, with only the correlation between Authoritative parenting style and warmth reaching statistical significance. Gender differences were non-significant, suggesting homogeneity in perceptions across genders. Similarly, no significant differences were found based on education level or birth order. These findings contribute to understanding familial dynamics among young adults in India and underscore the nuanced nature of parental influences on sibling relationships. Key words: paternal parenting styles, sibling relationships, young adults, gender differences, education level, birth order