A Mother's Parenting Style and Self-Identity of Teenagers in Rural Family in Jember

Abstract

Purpose: The formation of a teenager's self-identity cannot be separated from the parenting style of their parents. Success in establishing an identity as an individual teenager will be beneficial in determining the appropriate role in their life. This research aims to determine the relationship between maternal parenting patterns and adolescent self-identity in rural families in the city of Jember.

Method: This research uses quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach, which aims to determine the relationship between maternal parenting patterns and self-identity. Respondents in this study were teenagers aged 16-19 who had mothers and lived with their mothers in rural Jember. Thirty respondents were randomly selected.

Results: Most teenagers have a democratic parenting style, with 15 respondents (50.0%). Most teenagers have Identity Achievement, as many as 17 respondents (56.6%). P value 0.048 < 0.05, so it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the mother's parenting style and adolescent self-identity.