Title: Parenting Styles And Bullying Behaviour Among Secondary School Students In Delta Central Senatorial District
Authors: EKIRIBI, Ochuko Emmalove and Prof (Mrs) F. N. Ugoji:
Volume: 9
Issue: 8
Pages: 88-95
Publication Date: 2025/08/28
Abstract:
This study examined the relationship that exists between parenting styles and bullying behaviour among secondary school students in Delta Central Senatorial District. Four research questions and Four hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted the correlational research design. The population of the study comprised 17,914 SS 2 students in Delta Central Senatorial District. A sample size of 1,000 students was selected through a multistage sampling method. Questionnaire is the instrument that was used to collect data in the study. The instrument was validated by means of expert's judgement and factor analysis. Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient was used to estimate the reliability index of the instrument. The Pearson's coefficient of determination and linear regression statistics were used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed among others that there is a significant negative relationship between authoritative parenting style and bullying behaviour among secondary school students; that there is a significant positive relationship between authoritarian parenting style and bullying behaviour among secondary school students; that there is a significant positive relationship between permissive parenting style and bullying behaviour among secondary school students; and that there is a significant positive relationship between uninvolving parenting style and bullying behaviour among secondary school students. The study recommended that parents and caregivers should be encouraged to adopt authoritative parenting practices that combine warmth and support with clear expectations and boundaries