The Influence of Parental Psychological Control on Externalizing Behaviors Among College Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Control

Chenjie Lã¼, and Xiujun Zhang

Education Insights, 2026, vol. 3, issue 3, 60-71

Abstract: Purpose: This research aims to explore how parental psychological regulation, individual self-discipline, and outward-facing behaviors are interconnected within a university student population. Methods: A sample of 334 undergraduates participated in the data collection phase, utilizing standardized instruments to assess parent-led psychological control, self-regulatory capacity, and externalized conduct. The analytical framework involved testing for common method variance, alongside descriptive and correlational statistics to evaluate the mediating pathways. Findings: (1) Notable variations in self-regulatory levels were observed depending on whether participants were only children (t = -5.36, p

Keywords: parental psychological control; self-control; externalizing behaviors; college students (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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