Correlation between parenting styles and social communication in children with hearing impaired

Abstract

This study aimed to find the correlation between parenting style and social communication in children with hearing impairment. In this correlational study Minnesota Social skills checklist for Deaf/ hard of Hearing children and Parenting Style Questionnaire was used. Through convenient sampling technique data was collected from the parents of hearing impaired children aged between 5 to 15 years. Study was conducted over a period of 6 months (July 2023 to January 2024) at  Riphah International University. Sample size was n= 377 calculated by using online sample size calculator. The results of the study showed a strong, significant correlation between parenting style and social communication. In conclusion the three parenting styles analyzed, authoritative parenting has a positive effect on social communication skills, whereas authoritarian and permissive parenting styles have a negative effect.