PARENTS CHILD RELATIONSHIP AMONG ADOLESCENTS AT A SELECTED DISTRICT IN BANGLADESH

Abstract

Introduction: The rapid advancement of technology in the 21st century has significantly diminished the importance of parent-child relationships in adolescence, even though these relationships play a crucial role in shaping adolescent behavior. This study aimed to evaluate the parent-child relationship among adolescents in Chapainawabgonj, Bangladesh. Methods: An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted with 198 adolescents, using a convenient sampling technique. Data was collected through a self-administered structured questionnaire consisting of two sections. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics (t-test and ANOVA) with SPSS version 26. Results: The mean age of the participants was 14.86 years (SD=1.15) where the male and female numbers were equivalent. The average monthly income was 39530±20265 Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) or 325.53±166.88 USD (each BDT equal to 0.0082 USD). A significant relationship was found between parent-child relationships and several factors, including living area (P=.01), mother's education (P=.000), parenting style (P=.000), parental attachment (P=.000), important person (P=.001), and adolescent expectations (P=.009). Conclusion: The findings highlight several significant relationships between demographic factors and the parent-child relationship. Fostering positive parent-child relationships is critical for promoting healthy child development and family functioning. The study recommends organizing parenting workshops and raising awareness among parents about the importance of spending quality time with adolescents and providing space for them to express their feelings and expectations.