Gender Differentiated Parenting and Family Characteristics Affecting Parent-Adolescent Relationship in Macao: Che Iok Seng a.k.a Matthew

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Authors/contributors
Title
Gender Differentiated Parenting and Family Characteristics Affecting Parent-Adolescent Relationship in Macao: Che Iok Seng a.k.a Matthew
Abstract
This study aims to investigate gender-differentiated parenting and the factors that affect parent-adolescent relationships in Macao families. The study will address the following research questions: A) Does gender-differentiated parenting exist in Macao families? B) How does the academic level of parents relate to conflict resolution and acceptance levels? C) How does the length of time parents have lived together relate to conflict resolution and acceptance levels? D) How does the sibling position of adolescents relate to conflict resolution and acceptance levels? The study employed a quantitative research approach with a purposive and convenient sample of parents with children aged between 12 to 18 years old in Macao. The data were collected using the Parent-Child Interaction Questionnaire—Revised-Parent version (PACHIQ-R-P) through a questionnaire survey from May to August 2022. Out of the 172 completed questionnaires, seven were invalid, resulting in 165 valid questionnaires. The findings showed that gender differentiation in parenting was confirmed, with significant results showing that fathers had lower acceptance and conflict resolution levels when their child was a boy. Mothers showed similar acceptance and conflict resolution levels regardless of their child's gender. Furthermore, the study found that parents' acceptance of their children was influenced by their academic level, length of time living together, and the child's sibling position. This study is the first of its kind in Macao and could provide valuable insights for family and adolescent services in the region
University
University of Saint Joseph
Place
Macau
Date
2023
# of Pages
83
Language
eng
Short Title
Gender Differentiated Parenting and Family Characteristics Affecting Parent-Adolescent Relationship in Macao
Library Catalog
Library Catalog (Koha)
Call Number
M-CP 2023 CHE,IOK
Notes
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master in Counselling and Psychotherapy in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Saint Joseph, March, 2023Supervisor : Vítor Santos Teixeira
Citation
Che, I. S. (2023). Gender Differentiated Parenting and Family Characteristics Affecting Parent-Adolescent Relationship in Macao: Che Iok Seng a.k.a Matthew [University of Saint Joseph]. https://library-opac.usj.edu.mo/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=211108