Impact of Parenting Styles on Ego Resiliency and Locus of Control among Women

The research aims to understand how different parenting styles experienced during childhood influence women’s development of ego resiliency and locus of control, with a focus on the moderating role of marital status. A sample of 180 women, including 90 married and 90 unmarried individuals, with subsets based on marital status, participated in the study. Participants completed the Perceived Parenting Style Scale, Ego Resiliency Scale, and Rotter’s Locus of Control. Results revealed significant differences between married and unmarried women in terms of ego resiliency and locus of control. Additionally, relationships were observed between authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles and these variables. However, the predictive power of parenting styles may be influenced by other factors. This study underscores the intricate interplay between parenting style, marital status, and women’s psychological well-being, calling for further investigation into underlying mechanisms and contributing factors.