Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Association Between Parenting Styles and Intensive Parenting with Anxiety in Elementary School Children

Anxiety in elementary school children (ages ۶ to ۱۲ years) is one of the prevalent psychological issues that impacts their academic performance, social relationships, and overall health. This systematic review with meta-analysis examines the association between anxiety levels in elementary school children and parental parenting styles, particularly intensive parenting (also known as helicopter parenting). Intensive parenting refers to a style where parents focus on achieving rapid outcomes and exert excessive control. Based on the review of ۳۰ studies from databases such as PubMed, SID, and ResearchGate, authoritarian and intensive styles show a positive correlation with increased anxiety (r=۰.۲۸), whereas the authoritative style reduces anxiety (r=-۰.۱۵). Mediating factors such as self-efficacy and parental education play key roles. Recommendations include parent training for supportive styles and school-based interventions.

کلیدواژه ها:

child anxiety ، parenting styles ، intensive parenting ، meta-analysis ، elementary school children ، helicopter parenting