EFFECTIVE PARENTING AND CHILD VICTIMIZATION IN DIGOS CITY
EFFECTIVE PARENTING AND CHILD VICTIMIZATION IN DIGOS CITY

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the domain in the parenting styles that best influenceschild victimization. The researcher employed quantitative research design utilizing the quasiexperimentaldesign using the correlational method of research for data collection instrument.This method was designed as a mathematical model in determining child victimization amongrespondents. Specifically, it determined if parenting styles predict child victimization. The respondentsof the study were 1200 children whom were randomly selected between 10-17 yearsof age. Findings reveal that among the level of parenting styles, authoritarian and authoritativeparenting got the high score while permissive parenting got the score of moderate. This is tellingthat authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles was oftentimes experienced by the respondentsthemselves. Meanwhile, when it comes to the significant relationship between parentingstyles and child victimization, findings reveal that they are significant to each other. Moreover,the best indicator that best influences child victimization are those children who witnessed violencearound their surroundings.

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