Child-parent relationships as a predictor of personal development in adolescence

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Introduction. In contemporary society, the significance of the family in the socialization process and personal development during adolescence remains paramount, notwithstanding the considerable impact of educational institutions and social networks. Within this framework, parent-child relationships are posited to play a critical role in the formation of an individual's personality, emotional well-being, and social adaptation in teenage years, thereby demanding comprehensive scientific investigation in this domain. The purpose of the research is to explore the influence of familial roles in childhood in relation to parents on the characteristics of personality in adolescence. Materials and methods. The study involved 230 students from the Chechen State Pedagogical University (Russian Federation), aged 16 to 25 years. Statistical analysis methods included frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, and Pearson's correlation analysis. Results. The research revealed that the quality of parent-child relationships significantly influences the development of self-esteem (r=0.241, p≤0.05), activity and sociability (r=0.253, p≤0.05), the level of agency (r=0.280, p≤0.05), and preferred coping strategies (r=0.228, p≤0.05) during adolescence. The statistically significant correlations identified between the nature of interaction with parents and the studied personality characteristics of the respondents confirm the hypothesis regarding the importance of parent-child relationships for personality development in adolescence. Conclusion. The findings of this study highlight the significance of quality parent-child relationships for personality development during adolescence and provide a deeper understanding of the mechanisms through which family upbringing influences personality formation. The data obtained can be utilized to develop methodological recommendations for optimizing family interactions, as well as in preparing programs for working with teenagers and their parents aimed at harmonizing family relationships and supporting positive personality development.