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Perceived Helicopter Parenting And Self-Determination Theory In Emerging Adulthood, Emily Hivick
Perceived Helicopter Parenting And Self-Determination Theory In Emerging Adulthood, Emily Hivick
Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
Self-determination theory encompasses three different elements, competence, autonomy and social belongingness (Deci & Ryan, 2000). Helicopter parenting is defined as extreme involvement in a child’s life to the point of making decisions for them while also being associated with high levels of parental support and high feelings of parental-child closeness (Padilla-Walker & Nelson, 2012). Research has shown that helicopter parenting has been associated with psychological and behavioral problems in young adults, (Odenweller, Booth-Butterfield, & Weber, 2014). The current study investigated the association between perceived helicopter parenting and self-determination theory components along with intrinsic motivation and academic and extracurricular engagement in …