PARENTING STYLE AS A PREDICTOR OF LEARNING INDEPENDENCE AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Keywords:
parenting style, learning independence, elementary school, children, parental upbringingAbstract
This study aimed to examine the influence of parenting style on learning independence among elementary school children. A quantitative approach with a predictive correlational design was employed. The participants consisted of 30 elementary school students selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through Parenting Style and Learning Independence questionnaires based on a five-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and simple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS software.
The results indicated that parenting style had a positive and significant effect on students' learning independence. The regression analysis showed a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.950, indicating a very strong relationship between parenting style and learning independence. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R²) was 0.902, suggesting that parenting style accounted for 90.2% of the variance in learning independence. These findings imply that children who experience more positive parenting practices tend to demonstrate higher levels of learning independence. Therefore, parents are encouraged to adopt supportive and responsive parenting approaches that promote responsibility, self-discipline, and initiative in learning. This study highlights the important role of family environments in fostering learning independence among elementary school children
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