The Relationship between Parenting Styles and Risky Behaviors in Adolescents: A Narrative Review Study

Sourinejad, Hadis; Pedram, Pegah; Oshrieh, Zeinab; Hassani, Maryam

doi:10.22087/ijac.2025.508742.1053

The Relationship between Parenting Styles and Risky Behaviors in Adolescents: A Narrative Review Study

Document Type : Review

Authors

Hadis Sourinejad ¹

Pegah Pedram ²

Zeinab Oshrieh ³

Maryam Hassani ¹

¹ Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

² Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Student Research Committee, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

³ Department of midwifery, Ka.C, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran

10.22087/ijac.2025.508742.1053

Abstract

Risky behaviors among adolescents and young adults have emerged as significant social concerns. This narrative review investigates the relationship between parenting styles and adolescent engagement in risky behaviors. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using Persian keywords such as “parenting style,” “adolescents,” “risky behaviors,” and “parents” across national databases (SID, Magiran) and international databases (PubMed, Scopus, Elsevier, Wiley Online Library, Web of Science), as well as Google Scholar. The search encompassed studies published between 2000 and 2023. Following the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria and quality assessments, 18 articles were selected for final analysis. The findings indicate a significant association between parenting styles and adolescent involvement in risky behaviors. Adolescents raised by authoritative parents are less likely to engage in such behaviors. Authoritative parenting emerges as the most effective approach for mitigating adolescent exposure to risk. In conclusion, the literature review underscores the critical role of parenting styles in the emergence of risky behaviors among adolescents. Individuals who experience authoritative parenting are less likely to engage in high-risk behaviors. Consequently, educational planners, developmental psychologists, and counselors should consider the impact of parenting styles and provide parents with adequate training in effective child-rearing practices.

Keywords

Risky behaviors

Parenting styles

Adolescents

Parents

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