The Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Academic Self-Efficacy Among College Student: A Quantitative Study

Abstract

Early adult students face various academic and personal challenges that require a good level of self-efficacy. One factor that can influence academic self-efficacy is parenting style, particularly helicopter parenting, which is characterized by high levels of involvement and supervision of children. This study aims to investigate the impact of helicopter parenting on the academic self-efficacy of college students. The research method employed is quantitative, utilising a simple linear regression design. This research involved 215 respondents aged 18 to 25 years who are or have experienced helicopter parenting patterns. Regression analysis results showed a significant influence between helicopter parenting and academic self-efficacy, with a p-value of 0.005 (p < 0.05) and an R-squared value of 0.037%, indicating that helicopter parenting makes a significant contribution of 3.7%. These findings have implications for parents and educators in understanding the impact of helicopter parenting on academic self-efficacy and in implementing effective parenting patterns.

Keywords: helicopter parenting, academic self-efficacy, college students, early adulthood; parenting style