Pozitivna disciplina u porodici kao resurs razvoja samopoštovanja u periodu adolescencije

Abstract

This paper starts with the assumption that the application of the basic principles of positive discipline in the family can provide significant potential for the development of adolescents' self-esteem. Such an assumption is based on an understanding of positive discipline as an approach to parenting which provides clear rules and equality in dialogue between parents and adolescents, thus developing responsibility in adolescents and increasing their ability to overcome risky situations. Based on this, a study has been carried out to examine the relationship between the assessment of indicators of positive discipline in the family and self-esteem levels in adolescents. The sample consisted of 195 high school students from Novi Sad. Data were obtained using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, as well as the Positive Family Discipline Indicators Scale, constructed for the purposes of this study. The results suggest that the prevalence of implementation of the basic principles of positive family discipline is rated as moderate; the items relating to orientation towards long-term parenting goals, and to an individual approach and reliance on the positive in adolescents, are rated as most prevalent. The study indicates that the adolescents in the sample generally have a high level of self-esteem, and that there is a positive correlation between the rating of indicators of positive discipline in the family and the level of adolescents' self-esteem. Moreover, the obtained results suggest that the rating of indicators of positive discipline in the family can be perceived as a good predictor of adolescents' self-esteem levels. Based on these findings, it is possible to conclude that the implementation of the basic principles of positive discipline in the family can be recognized as a resource for reinforcing and consolidating self-esteem in adolescence, which points to the significance of and need for empowering parents in this area.