Abstract

The topic of my independent study is the relationship between perceived parenting styles and academic performance among college students. The research question for this study is, “How do perceived parenting styles affect academic performance in college students?” The method I use for data collection in this study is in-depth interviews, a type of qualitative research. Based on the results of my independent study, there is no clear relationship between perceived parenting styles and academic performance among college students. Some key findings of my research is that perceived parenting styles affect college students’ level of motivation to receive exceptional grades, as well as their attitudes towards their academic work. The results of my study also allude to gender being a predictor of how often college students participate in class discussions, and the major of college students being a predictor of how often they procrastinate on starting their academic assignments. With these findings, future research can further investigate the impact that perceived parenting styles has on how well students perform in college, and professors can better understand how a students’ upbringing can impact their academic mindset and performance.

Advisor

Yavari, Mehri

Department

Communication Studies

Disciplines

Communication

Keywords

Perceived Parenting Styles, Authoritarian Parenting Style, Authoritative Parenting Style, Permissive Parenting Style, Academic Performance, College Student, Procrastination

Publication Date

2026

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis

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