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Paternal Acceptance as a Mediator of the Association Between Maternal Acceptance and Youth’s Personality Disposition
Abstract
Drawing upon interpersonal acceptance-rejection theory (IPARTheory), the present study aims to explore the associations between perceived maternal acceptance and the seven personality dispositions most central to the theory (hostility, dependence, self-esteem, self-adequacy, emotional responsiveness, emotional stability, worldview), as well as the possible mediating role of paternal acceptance. Data were collected from 551 Turkish children (50.6% boys) aged 11 through 15 (M=12.78 years) using a random sampling method. Results showed that both maternal and paternal acceptance were significant predictors of six of the seven personality dispositions most central in IPARTheory (low hostility, positive self-esteem, positive self-adequacy, emotional responsiveness, emotional stability, and positive worldview). Additionally, results showed that paternal acceptance partially mediated the association between maternal acceptance and low hostility, positive self-adequacy, emotional responsiveness, emotional stability, and positive worldview.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Psychological Foundations of Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
June 30, 2024
Submission Date
April 3, 2024
Acceptance Date
June 13, 2024
Published in Issue
Year 2024 Volume: 7 Number: 1