The Influence of Parental Relationships on Anxiety and Depression Among Adolescents

Meiyao Li

2025

Abstract

In the context of the rapidly developing society, adolescents are facing mounting pressures, which often lead to anxiety and depression. This paper focuses on analyzing how parental relationships impact adolescent anxiety and depression. Studies with diverse research subjects, sampling methods, measurement tools, and data-analysis techniques are reviewed. The results indicate that family dynamics are closely related to adolescent mental health, and family socio-demographic characteristics affect it indirectly. A positive parenting style can reduce adolescent depressive symptoms, while negative ones and parental depression may increase them. Poor parental relationships are associated with higher risks of anxiety and depression. In conclusion, parental relationships play a crucial role in adolescent mental health. Efforts should be made at family, school, and social levels, and research designs need continuous improvement. For future research, in addition to promoting longitudinal or experimental research, expanding sample selection, optimizing measurement methods, and comprehensively considering more potential factors, researchers could also look into the role of cultural nuances in the relationship between parental relationships and adolescent mental health. Different cultures may have distinct parenting norms and family values that influence this connection, and understanding these aspects could lead to more targeted interventions and support for adolescents.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Li M. (2025). The Influence of Parental Relationships on Anxiety and Depression Among Adolescents. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM; ISBN 978-989-758-791-7, SciTePress, pages 478-487. DOI: 10.5220/0014136700004942

in Bibtex Style

@conference{apmm25,
author={Meiyao Li},
title={The Influence of Parental Relationships on Anxiety and Depression Among Adolescents},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM},
year={2025},
pages={478-487},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014136700004942},
isbn={978-989-758-791-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM
TI - The Influence of Parental Relationships on Anxiety and Depression Among Adolescents
SN - 978-989-758-791-7
AU - Li M.
PY - 2025
SP - 478
EP - 487
DO - 10.5220/0014136700004942
PB - SciTePress