Helicopter Parenting: The Effect of an Overbearing Caregiving Style on Peer Attachment and Self‐Efficacy

J. Van Ingen, Daniel; R. Freiheit, Stacy; A. Steinfeldt, Jesse; L. Moore, Linda; J. Wimer, David; D. Knutt, Adelle; S. Scapinello, Samantha; Roberts, Amber

doi:10.1002/j.2161-1882.2015.00065.x

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Helicopter Parenting: The Effect of an Overbearing Caregiving Style on Peer Attachment and Self‐Efficacy

Published in Journal of College Counseling • Apr 1, 2015

Authors:

Daniel J. Van Ingen

Stacy R. Freiheit

Jesse A. Steinfeldt

Abstract

Helicopter parenting, an observed phenomenon on college campuses, may adversely affect college students. The authors examined how helicopter parenting is related to self‐efficacy and peer relationships among 190 undergraduate students ages 16 to 28 years. Helicopter parenting was associated with low...

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Psychology

Self-efficacy

Alienation

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