Paper Title
A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF PERCEIVED PARENTING STYLE ON RESILIENCE AMONGST YOUNG INDIAN ATHLETES

Abstract
Parenting styles play a crucial role in shaping the emotional and psychological development of individuals. For athletes, the influence of parenting extends beyond general upbringing to include their ability to cope with adversity, regulate motivation and sustain high levels of performance. Resilience, defined as the ability to adapt positively in the face of challenges, is particularly significant for athletes who navigate both physical and psychological demands in competitive sports. While international studies have explored the relationship between parenting and resilience, limited research has been conducted within the Indian sporting context. This study aims to examine the relationship between perceived parenting styles—authoritative, authoritarian and permissive, as outlined in Baumrind’s typology and resilience among young Indian athletes. Specifically, it seeks to determine whether different parenting approaches foster positive, negative or negligible associations with resilience. A quantitative, correlational design will be employed. The sample will consist of 100 young athletes (ages 18–25) from diverse sports disciplines, selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Standardized measures will be utilized, including the Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) to assess perceived parenting styles and the Connor Davidson (CD-RISC 20) resilience scale to measure resilience levels. Data will be analyzed to explore the strength and direction of relationships between parenting styles and resilience. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable insights into the role of parenting in fostering resilience among Indian athletes. These outcomes may inform parents, coaches and sport psychologists in designing supportive interventions to optimize athlete development in the Indian context. Keywords - Parenting Styles, Resilience, Athletes, Young Adults Lay Summary This study explores how different parenting styles affect resilience in young Indian athletes. By surveying 100 athletes aged 18–25, it investigates whether parenting influences their ability to handle challenges and stay motivated, offering insights to support athlete growth in India’s underexplored sporting context. Implications for Practise • Coaches and sport psychologists should incorporate awareness of athletes’ family environments when designing resilience-building interventions, ensuring that strategies align with athletes’ parental influences and support systems. • In the Indian context, resilience programs for athletes should consider cultural values around family and parenting, tailoring interventions that respect collectivist norms while promoting autonomy and adaptability. • Athlete development frameworks should integrate family-based factors, recognizing parenting style as a central influence on psychological resilience, motivation and long-term retention in sport.