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This study examined the relationship between parenting styles and children’s
aggressive behaviors, emphasizing the predictive roles of authoritarian, authoritative,
permissive, and neglectful parenting, along with demographic differences. The aim was to
clarify how parental practices shape children’s social–emotional development and contribute
to aggression.
A quantitative cross-sectional design was used with 157 parents (Mage = 38.6; SD =
5.7) of children aged 9–12 years. Standardized Arabic-translated tools (Mai El-Ghareeb
Hassan, 2012) were employed, including the Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire
(PSDQ) and the Parent-Reported Child Behavior Checklist – Short Form (CBCL-SF). These
instruments assessed parenting practices and children’s aggressive behavior. Data analysis
included Pearson correlation, multiple regression, t-tests, and one-way ANOVA using SPSS
29.0
Findings showed that authoritarian and neglectful parenting were positively associated
with higher aggression, whereas authoritative parenting predicted lower aggression. Permissive
parenting demonstrated a moderate association with aggression, suggesting that warmth
without adequate boundaries may foster aggressive tendencies. Parenting styles significantly
predicted aggression, explaining meaningful variance in aggression scores. Demographic
differences also appeared, particularly regarding gender, education, and socioeconomic status.
Overall, the findings highlight the interaction between parenting practices, child
characteristics, and contextual factors in shaping aggressive behavior. The study underscores
the importance of authoritative parenting and culturally adapted programs. Implications for
theory, practice, and policy were discussed. Future research should employ longitudinal
designs, multi-informant assessments, and deeper examination of parent–child interactions to
enhance understanding.
Keywords: Parenting styles, Aggressive behaviors, Authoritative parenting, Authoritarian
parenting, Permissive parenting, Neglectful parenting, Children, Demographic factors