Date of Conferral
6-6-2024
Date of Award
June 2024
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Psychology
Advisor
Delinda Mercer
Abstract
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a mental health disorder that is seen throughout adolescent populations; however, limited research has been conducted on African American adolescents. Based on the parenting theory, the purpose of this quantitative study was to examine relationships between parenting styles, African American cultural influences, and ODD. A sample of 125 parents with adolescents in Virginia was surveyed. The Parenting Styles Questionnaire was used to measure parenting styles. The African American Acculturation Scale Revised was used to measure African American cultural influences. Symptoms of ODD were measured using the Child and Adolescent Disruptive Behavior Inventory. Chi-square tests, independent t-test, and binary logistic regression were used to evaluate relationships between parenting styles, African American cultural influences, and ODD. Results indicated no relationship between African American cultural influences, parenting styles, and ODD among African American adolescents. There was a relationship between African American cultural influences and ODD among this population. Findings may be used to promote positive social change by assisting mental health professionals better serve their clients.
Recommended Citation
Savedge, Sierra, "Relationships Between Parenting Styles and Oppositional Defiant Disorder in African American Families" (2024). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 16172.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/16172
