Types of Parenting Styles and Effects on Adolescents with Depression

Wanshui Ma

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/2026.HT29911

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Types of Parenting Styles and Effects on Adolescents with Depression

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Types of Parenting Styles and Effects on Adolescents with Depression

Wanshui Ma ^1*

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^*Corresponding author: wanshuima2@163.com

Published on 26 November 2025

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Abstract

Depression is a significant global health concern, affecting individuals across all age groups, including adolescents. It can have severe consequences, including physical health problems, mental health issues, social and relationship difficulties, and functional impairment in various aspects of life. In its most extreme form, depression can lead to self-harm or suicide. Given its far-reaching impacts, identifying factors contributing to its onset is critical, as is exploring preventive measures. One such factor is parenting styles and their influence on adolescents' mental health. This study investigates the impact of distinct parenting styles on adolescent depression. A literature review was conducted to analyze existing research on the effects of parenting styles on adolescent depressive symptoms. The literature review indicates that authoritative parenting is associated with fewer depressive symptoms in adolescents, while authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved parenting styles are linked to higher levels of depressive symptoms. These findings highlight the importance of authoritative parenting in promoting adolescent mental health.

Keywords:

depression, parenting styles, adolescents, interventions, mental health

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Ma,W. (2025). Types of Parenting Styles and Effects on Adolescents with Depression. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,122,54-59.

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