Dear NASPA Parent KC Members,
As we find ourselves half way through the summer and in the midst of administering or planning new student programs, we may not have time to think about how parenting styles influence students academic stress levels. Nonetheless, a NASPA Journal article by Tara Smith and Kimberly Renk (NASPA Journal, 2007, Vol. 44, no. 3) explores this topic. We invite you to take time to read the article to find out how the variables of coping, social support, parenting and anxiety intermix and post your thoughts on the KC blog.
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Could you post a link to Parenting styles and their influence on student coping skills. I would love to comment but need to read first.
I found this study and its implications interesting for several reasons. Basically, it studied Schlossberg's transition theory (4 S's). Parents indeed can be an effective support strategy. I find it compelling the difference between father influence vs. mother. In particular, this is telling since most of the communication I have and involvement is from mothers. Secondly, the study clearly emphasized students who aren't living with their parents and non-freshman students. I suspect first year students and those that also commute from home would have different reported results. Ultimately, how can we related this information to parents through our communication and events (parent orientation)?
Tracy Clark
UNLV
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