Jurnal Sains Psikologi
Vol 9, No 1 (2020)

Strength-Based Parenting as a Predictor of Adolescent Self-Esteem

Agnes Maria Sumargi (Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya)
Sarah Firlita (Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2020

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate whether strength-based parenting, in particular both aspects of parenting (strength knowledge and strength use), could predict adolescent self-esteem. Participants were 215 adolescents who were studied at a high school in Surabaya. Data were collected using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale to measure self-esteem and the Strength-Based Parenting scale (Strength Knowledge Scale and Strength Use Scale) to measure strength-based parenting. Based on correlation analysis, significant positive relationships were found between strength knowledge and self-esteem, and between strength use and self-esteem. The result of multiple regression analysis revealed that strength knowledge and strength use predicted adolescent self-esteem, but only strength knowledge made a significant unique contribution to adolescent self-esteem.Keywords: self-esteem; adolescents; strength-based parenting.

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