Relationship Between Parenting Styles and Emotional Intelligence in Nursing and Midwifery Students at Golestan University of Medical Sciences

It is imperative for students in any nation to maintain good health due to their pivotal role in shaping the future of society. Emotional intelligence, which is influenced by parenting style, is a significant determinant of health. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between parenting style and emotional intelligence among nursing and midwifery students. Employing a cross-sectional design, this research utilized descriptive, analytical, and census methodologies. The study population comprised ۴۳۵ nursing and midwifery students from Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Data collection instruments included the demographic information form, Buri’s Parental Authority Questionnaire, and Shearing's Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and Pearson's correlation coefficient via SPSS version ۲۶ software. The findings indicated a negative association between emotional intelligence and both permissive (r=-۰.۴۷, p=۰.۰۰۰) and authoritarian (r=-۰.۵۲, p=۰.۰۰۰) parenting styles. Additionally, a significant negative correlation was identified between self-control and authoritarian parenting styles (r=-۰.۱۶, p=۰.۰۱). Conversely, self-awareness (r=۰.۱۶, p=۰.۰۰۴), self-control (r=۰.۱۳, p=۰.۰۳), and social skills intelligence (r=۰.۱۰, p=۰.۰۳) were positively correlated with authoritative parenting. The results suggest that enhancing parenting styles can bolster children's emotional intelligence. Consequently, counselors and educators who maintain close relationships with students should emphasize the influence of the family environment and parenting style on emotional intelligence. They should also work to increase parental awareness through workshops and training sessions, thereby encouraging greater attention to children's needs and capabilities.

کلیدواژه ها:

parenting styles ، Emotional intelligence ، Nursing and midwifery students