Title: The Relationship between Perceived Parenting Style and sexual risk taking Behavior of Adolescents: In The Case of Fasilo grade 9th School Adolescents: A Means for Intervention, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Author: Mezgebu Bayu Bezabih & Tewodros Demissie Melaku
Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived parenting style and sexual risk taking behavior of adolescents in case of Fasilo secondary school grade 9th students. Correlational research design was employed and 50 sample students were selected through simple random sampling technique. The required data was collected via adapted instruments from previously conducted researches by (Dornbusch, 1987), Buss and Perry,1992), and Zang (2008) then the data was analyzed by using Pearson moment correlation coefficient, stepwise regression, independent sample t-test and one sample t- test. The result of the study revealed that correlation result was permissive and neglectful parenting styles have relationship with sexual risk taking behavior of students, the stepwise regression result was indicated that Permissive parenting styles was statistically significant to predict sexual risky behavior, the independent sample t-test there was no statist...
ISSN:0249-4655
Publisher:Knowledge-Ridge Publishers
Area/Scope:Business Economics and Management ;Social Science, Literature, Arts and Humanities; Engineering and Technology; Life Science and Physical Science; Health and Medical Science
Frequency: Monthly
Format:Online & Print
Language:English
Review-Process:Double Blinded
•Access: Open Access