Influence of socio-economic status and parenting style on academic accomplishment and adjustment among college students
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2015
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A study was done to assess the relationship between Socio-economic Status and Parenting Style on Academic
Accomplishment and Adjustment, among college students of the age group 18-22, currently pursuing undergraduation.
The sample was collected in colleges in and around Coimbatore, by the method of purposive sampling,
so as to fulfill the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data was analyzed by performing Pearson's Product Moment
Correlation and interpreted. The results show lack of correlation between Socio-economic Status and Academic
Accomplishment as well as Adjustment. There is a correlation between Parenting Style ofmother and Adjustment as
well as Academic Accomplishment, whereas the Parenting Style of the father is correlated only witli Adjustment.
The results can be applied in areas of policy making, modifying parenting behavior, understanding the perception of
adolescents, etc.