Parents’ Spirituality, Parenting Practices and Disruptive Behaviour Disorders among Pakistani Children: Parents’ Spirituality and Parenting Practices and DBD among Children

Sameena Iqbal; Mamoona Ismail  Loona

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v4i09.1004

Authors

Sameena Iqbal Department of Psychology, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Mamoona Ismail Loona Department of Psychology, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i09.1004

Keywords:

Parents, Spirituality, Parenting Practices, Disruptive Behaviour Disorders

Abstract

This study looked at the relationship between parent’s spirituality, parenting practices and the growth of Disruptive Behavior Disorder (DBD) in Children. Objectives: To assess the relationship between Parents’ Spirituality, Parenting Practices and Disruptive Behavior Disorder. To find out gender differences on parents ‘spirituality scale and DBD rating Scale. Methods: 500 Pakistani children aged 7 to 11 who were subjected to standardized screening procedures for disruptive behaviour disorders made up the sample. The sample was collected from Islamabad and Rawalpindi public and private schools. Using the Spirituality Scale, the spirituality of the parents was assessed. Parenting styles based on self-report and disruptive behaviours based on parent/teacher reports were the outcome variables. Results: The study's results revealed a noteworthy positive association between DBD and parenting practices while a significant negative association was found between parents' spirituality and their parenting practices which indicates that parents who exhibit a heightened level of spirituality are less likely to use ineffective parenting practices resulting in better management of disruptive behavior problems among their children. Children in private schools have less behavioral issues than those in public schools. Additional research shows that boys are more likely than girls to have DBD. Conclusions: Disruptive behavior disorders are linked to the spirituality of the parents as well as the parenting styles they use to discipline their kids. The study's targeted constructs may help in the early detection, prevention, and management of disruptive behavior disorders.

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