Depression in adolescents is a growing mental health problem that can impact psychological, social, and academic aspects. Parenting styles significantly impact adolescent mental health. Inappropriate parenting styles have the potential to lead to emotional problems, including depression. This study aimed to determine the relationship between parenting styles and depression levels in adolescents aged 16–18 at SMAN 1 Widodaren, Ngawi Regency.
This study used a descriptive correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. A sample of 92 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using the Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) to measure parenting styles and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) to measure depression levels. Statistical tests used the Spearman Rank Test.
Analysis using the Spearman Rank Test showed a ρ value of 0.047 ≤ α 0.05, indicating a significant relationship between parenting styles and depression levels in adolescents aged 16–18 at SMAN 1 Widodaren.
The research results show that parents' selection of appropriate parenting styles is crucial for maintaining adolescent mental health and preventing depression.