COHFA | Psychology Panel
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Psychology
Minor
Sociology
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Paula J. Wadill, PhD
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
When getting married people may worry about whether their parents will approve of their choice in a spouse. On the other hand, parents may want to be involved in their children’s choice. This study was centered on the question: Is there a correlation between adult children’s perceptions and feelings about their parents and their willingness to accept parental advice on marriage choices? A sample of 248 university students completed a set of questionnaires that measured their willingness to accept parental marriage advice, their overall feelings about their parents, and the health of their family relationships. Willingness to accept parental marriage advice was significantly correlated with parental perceptions and family relationships. The more positive participants felt about their parents and the healthier their family relationships, the more willing they were to accept parental marriage advice.
Affiliations
Psychology: Completed Projects
Included in
Developmental Psychology Commons, Personality and Social Contexts Commons, Social Psychology Commons
Who Should I Marry: Advice from Parents
When getting married people may worry about whether their parents will approve of their choice in a spouse. On the other hand, parents may want to be involved in their children’s choice. This study was centered on the question: Is there a correlation between adult children’s perceptions and feelings about their parents and their willingness to accept parental advice on marriage choices? A sample of 248 university students completed a set of questionnaires that measured their willingness to accept parental marriage advice, their overall feelings about their parents, and the health of their family relationships. Willingness to accept parental marriage advice was significantly correlated with parental perceptions and family relationships. The more positive participants felt about their parents and the healthier their family relationships, the more willing they were to accept parental marriage advice.