Parenting Styles and Intergenerational Influence: A Mixed-Methods Study of Filipino Millennial Parents in Sitio Makabuhay

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Paper Presentation

Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)

Family, Relations, and Social Structure (FRS)

School Name

De La Salle Santiago Zobel School - BrafeNHS

Track or Strand

General Academic Strand (GAS)

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Gamboa, Gerald, B

Start Date

23-6-2026 1:30 PM

End Date

23-6-2026 3:00 PM

Zoom Link/ Room Assignment

DLSU Manila Campus (In-person) - Don Enrique T. Yuchengco Hall - Y405

Abstract/Executive Summary

Parenting styles significantly influence a child's holistic development, yet few studies explore how millennial parents reconcile their own upbringing with contemporary values in a localized Filipino context. This study employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design to identify dominant parenting styles and investigate the intergenerational influence of childhood experiences among Filipino millennial parents (N=9) in Sitio Makabuhay, Muntinlupa City. Quantitative data were collected using the Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire-Short Form (PSDQ-SF), followed by semi-structured interviews to explore qualitative narratives. Quantitative results revealed a strong prevalence of the authoritative parenting style (88.9%), characterized by high warmth and high control (M= 3.71, SD= 0.66). Qualitative thematic analysis yielded five major themes: (1) intergenerational discipline passed down but softened; (2) a shift from limited to open communication; (3) emotional support expressed through presence and reassurance; (4) parenting as generational improvement; and (5) raising respectful, future-ready children. Integration of findings suggests an "intentional evolution" in parenting. While millennial parents value the discipline that kept them on the "right path" during their own youth, they consciously reject harsh physical methods in favor of verbal reasoning and emotional validation to address perceived emotional gaps from their childhoods. This transition indicates a significant generational shift toward balanced, relationship-based child-rearing that preserves traditional Filipino values like paggalang while prioritizing modern mental well-being. The study recommends integrating these findings into community-based programs, such as the Parent-Effectiveness Service (PES), Family Development Sessions in 4Ps, and local community programs, to support parents in their continued move toward authoritative practices.

Keywords

parenting styles; Filipino millennial parents; intergenerational parenting influence; authoritative parenting,

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yes

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Parenting Styles and Intergenerational Influence: A Mixed-Methods Study of Filipino Millennial Parents in Sitio Makabuhay

Parenting styles significantly influence a child's holistic development, yet few studies explore how millennial parents reconcile their own upbringing with contemporary values in a localized Filipino context. This study employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design to identify dominant parenting styles and investigate the intergenerational influence of childhood experiences among Filipino millennial parents (N=9) in Sitio Makabuhay, Muntinlupa City. Quantitative data were collected using the Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire-Short Form (PSDQ-SF), followed by semi-structured interviews to explore qualitative narratives. Quantitative results revealed a strong prevalence of the authoritative parenting style (88.9%), characterized by high warmth and high control (M= 3.71, SD= 0.66). Qualitative thematic analysis yielded five major themes: (1) intergenerational discipline passed down but softened; (2) a shift from limited to open communication; (3) emotional support expressed through presence and reassurance; (4) parenting as generational improvement; and (5) raising respectful, future-ready children. Integration of findings suggests an "intentional evolution" in parenting. While millennial parents value the discipline that kept them on the "right path" during their own youth, they consciously reject harsh physical methods in favor of verbal reasoning and emotional validation to address perceived emotional gaps from their childhoods. This transition indicates a significant generational shift toward balanced, relationship-based child-rearing that preserves traditional Filipino values like paggalang while prioritizing modern mental well-being. The study recommends integrating these findings into community-based programs, such as the Parent-Effectiveness Service (PES), Family Development Sessions in 4Ps, and local community programs, to support parents in their continued move toward authoritative practices.

https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2026/BoA_FRS/10