Diskuze v psychologii 2023, 5(2):32-36 | DOI: 10.5507/dvp.2025.001

Parent perception of overinvolvement and its connection to parent and adolescent well-being

Zuzana Michalove1, Mária Bačíková2
1 Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Moyzesova 9, 04180 Košice, Slovensko, Katedra psychológie
2 Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Moyzesova 9, 04180 Košice, Slovensko, Katedra pedagogickej psychológie a psychológie zdravia

In recent years, there has been a rise in parental overinvolvement, prompting the need for a systematic examination of this phenomenon. This project aims to explore parents' subjective perception of overinvolvement and its connection to the well-being of both parents and their adolescent children. While existing studies have focused on the origins and impacts of involvement, there is a lack of research on parents' subjective perceptions. The project has three main objectives: 1) To identify parents' subjective perception of both involvement and overinvolvement through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. 2) To investigate the perceived relationship between overinvolvement and the well-being of parents, adolescents, and the parent-child relationship using experimental vignette methodology and analysis of variance. 3) To create informational material for parents. The objectives will be achieved by combining qualitative and quantitative methods.

Keywords: parental overinvolvement; well-being; vignette methodology

Received: June 21, 2024; Revised: January 20, 2025; Accepted: January 20, 2025; Published: March 24, 2025  Show citation

ACS AIP APA ASA Harvard Chicago Chicago Notes IEEE ISO690 MLA NLM Turabian Vancouver
Michalove Z, Bačíková M. Parent perception of overinvolvement and its connection to parent and adolescent well-being. Diskuze v psychologii. 2023;5(2):32-36. doi: 10.5507/dvp.2025.001.
Share...
Download citation
  • BibTeX (.bib)
  • Bookends (.ris)
  • EasyBib (.ris)
  • EndNote (.enw)
  • EndNote 8 (.xml)
  • ISI WoS (.isi)
  • Medlars (.medlars)
  • Mendeley (.ris)
  • MODS (.xml)
  • Papers (.ris)
  • RefWorks (.txt)
  • RefManager (.ris)
  • RIS (.ris)
  • MS Word (.xml)
  • Zotero (.ris)
    • Open full article

    References

    1. Affrunti, N. W., & Ginsburg, G. S. (2012). Maternal overcontrol and child anxiety: The mediating role of perceived competence. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 43(1), 102-112. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-011-0248-z Go to original source...
    2. Affrunti, N. W., & Woodruff-Borden, J. (2015). Parental perfectionism and overcontrol: Examining mechanisms in the development of child anxiety. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 43(3), 517-529. https://doi.org/10.1007/ s10802-014-9914-5 Go to original source...
    3. Aguinis, H., & Bradley, K. J. (2014). Best practice recommendations for designing and implementing experimental vignette methodology studies. Organizational Research Methods, 17(4), 351-371. https://doi.org/10.1177/1094428114547952 Go to original source...
    4. Atzmüller, C., & Steiner, P. M. (2010). Experimental vignette studies in survey research. Methodology: European Journal of Research Methods for the Behavioral & Social Sciences, 6(3), 128-138. https://doi.org/10.1027/1614-2241/a000014 Go to original source...
    5. Becker, K. D., Ginsburg, G. S., Domingues, J., & Tein, J.-Y. (2010). Maternal control behavior and locus of control: Examining mechanisms in the relation between maternal anxiety disorders and anxiety symptomatology in children. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 38(4), 533-543. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-010-9388-z Go to original source...
    6. Bögels, S. M., & Perotti, E. C. (2011). Does father know best? A formal model of the paternal influence on childhood social anxiety. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 20(2), 171-181. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-010-9441-0 Go to original source...
    7. Borelli, J. L., Margolin, G., & Rasmussen, H. F. (2015). Parental overcontrol as a mechanism explaining the longitudinal association between parent and child anxiety. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(6), 1559-1574. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-9960-1 Go to original source...
    8. Clarke, V., & Braun, V. (2017). Thematic analysis. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 12(3), 297-298. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2016.1262613 Go to original source...
    9. Cui, M., Hong, P., & Jiao, C. (2022). Overparenting and emerging adult development: A systematic review. Emerging Adulthood, 10(5), 1076-1094. https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968221108828 Go to original source...
    10. Fingerman, K. L., Cheng, Y.-P., Wesselmann, E. D., Zarit, S., Furstenberg, F., & Birditt, K. S. (2012). Helicopter parents and landing pad kids: Intense parental support of grown children. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 74(4), 880-896. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-3737.2012.00987.x Go to original source...
    11. Grills-Taquechel, A. E., Norton, P., & Ollendick, T. H. (2010). A longitudinal examination of factors predicting anxiety during the transition to middle school. Anxiety, Stress, and Coping, 23(5), 493-513. https://doi.org/10.1080/ 10615800903494127 Go to original source...
    12. Ho, Y.-J., Hong, J.-C., Ye, J.-H., Chen, P.-H., Ma, L.-P., & Chang Lee, Y.-J. (2022). Effects of helicopter parenting on tutoring engagement and continued attendance at cram schools. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.880894 Go to original source...
    13. Hong, P., & Cui, M. (2020). Helicopter parenting and college students' psychological maladjustment: The role of self-control and living arrangement. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29(2), 338-347. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-019-01541-2 Go to original source...
    14. Hou, Y., Benner, A. D., Kim, S. Y., Chen, S., Spitz, S., Shi, Y., & Beretvas, T. (2020). Discordance in parents' and adolescents' reports of parenting: A meta-analysis and qualitative review. The American Psychologist, 75(3), 329-348. https://doi.org/ 10.1037/amp0000463 Go to original source...
    15. Hughes, R., & Huby, M. (2002). The application of vignettes in social and nursing research. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 37(4), 382-386. https://doi.org/10.1046/ j.1365-2648.2002.02100.x Go to original source...
    16. Korelitz, K. E., & Garber, J. (2016). Congruence of parents' and children's perceptions of parenting: A meta-analysis. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 45(10), 1973-1995. https://doi.org/ 10.1007/s10964-016-0524-0 Go to original source...
    17. Leung, J. T. Y. (2020). Too much of a good thing: Perceived overparenting and wellbeing of Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong. Child Indicators Research, 13(5), 1791-1809. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12187-020-09720-0 Go to original source...
    18. Liu, K., & Zhang, Q. (2023). Parent-child perception differences in home-based parental involvement and children's mental health in China: The effects of peer support and teacher emotional support. PsyCh Journal, 12(2), 280-296. https://doi.org/10.1002/pchj.630 Go to original source...
    19. Majdandžić, M., Möller, E. L., de Vente, W., Bögels, S. M., & van den Boom, D. C. (2014). Fathers' challenging parenting behavior prevents social anxiety development in their 4-year-old children: A longitudinal observational study. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 42(2), 301-310. https://doi.org/ 10.1007/s10802-013-9774-4 Go to original source...
    20. Manley, S. M. (2017). Parental Overprotection and Child Anxiety Symptoms: The Mediating Role of Perceived Control of Anxiety (Master's thesis, University of Toledo).
    21. Mordeno, I. G., Gallemit, I. M. J. S., Lantud, S. S. B., & Hall, B. J. (2019). Personal psychological resources mediate parent-child relationship and mental health among left-behind children. PsyCh Journal, 8(3), 318-329. https://doi.org/10.1002/pchj.288 Go to original source...
    22. Nelemans, S. A., Branje, S. J. T., Hale, W. W., III, Goossens, L., Koot, H. M., Oldehinkel, A. J., & Meeus, W. H. J. (2016). Discrepancies between perceptions of the parent-adolescent relationship and early adolescent depressive symptoms: An illustration of polynomial regression analysis. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 45(10), 2049-2063. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-016-0503-5 Go to original source...
    23. Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2017). Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. Guilford Publications. Go to original source...
    24. Segrin, C., Burke, T. J., & Kauer, T. (2020). Overparenting is associated with perfectionism in parents of young adults. Couple & Family Psychology, 9(3), 181-190. https://doi.org/ 10.1037/cfp0000143 Go to original source...
    25. Schiffrin, H. H., Erchull, M. J., Sendrick, E., Yost, J. C., Power, V., & Saldanha, E. R. (2019). The effects of maternal and paternal helicopter parenting on the self-determination and well-being of emerging adults. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 28(12), 3346-3359. https://doi.org/10.1007/ s10826-019-01513-6 Go to original source...
    26. Schiffrin, H. H., Liss, M., Miles-McLean, H., Geary, K. A., Erchull, M. J., & Tashner, T. (2014). Helping or hovering? The effects of helicopter parenting on college students' well-being. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 23(3), 548-557. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-013-9716-3 Go to original source...
    27. Van Der Bruggen, C. O., Stams, G. J. J. M., & Bögels, S. M. (2008). Research Review: The relation between child and parent anxiety and parental control: a meta-analytic review. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines, 49(12), 1257-1269. https://doi.org/10.1111/ j.1469-7610.2008.01898.x Go to original source...
    28. Van Petegem, S., Albert Sznitman, G., Darwiche, J., & Zimmermann, G. (2022). Putting parental overprotection into a family systems context: Relations of overprotective parenting with perceived coparenting and adolescent anxiety. Family Process, 61(2), 792-807. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12709 Go to original source...
    29. Van Zalk, N., Tillfors, M., & Trost, K. (2018). Mothers' and fathers' worry and over-control: One step closer to understanding early adolescent social anxiety. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 49(6), 917-927. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-018-0807-7 Go to original source...

    This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original publication is properly cited. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.


    Return to the content