Parenting Quality as the Predictor of Mental Health in Adulthood: A Qualitative Approach

Abstract

This qualitative research highlights the deep influence that the quality of parenting can have on adults' mental health. The research reveals interesting and complex discussion stemming from qualitative interviews with participants and includes aspects of parental relationships that might have complexity and lasting impacts on an adult's mental health. Key findings demonstrate the importance of parental warmth, acts of support, and emotional validation in the mental health of adults. In comparison, experiences of being neglected, criticized, or unavailability were related to increased vulnerability to mental health challenges. This study reaffirms the role of nurturing parental approaches in facilitating healthy mental health in adult years. The implications of this study for parenting interventions, mental health support, and prevention strategies in reducing the intergenerational transmission of mental health problems are also significant.