Abstract
The article “Parenting Practices and Well Being Outcome in Young Adulthood” by Khawer Bilal, Urooj Sadiq, and Sukaina Ali (2013) explores the influence of early parental care and overprotection on psychological well-being and self-esteem in young adults aged 18–25. Utilizing a sample of 150 participants from the University of Karachi, the study employed the Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI), General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) to measure parenting practices, psychological strain, and self-esteem, respectively. The findings revealed that parental care positively correlated with self-esteem and negatively correlated with psychological strain, whereas parental overprotection demonstrated the opposite pattern. This review critically examines the study’s methodology, theoretical grounding, and practical implications. Strengths include the use of validated instruments and a clear focus on developmental outcomes, while limitations pertain to sample homogeneity and the cross-sectional design. Implications for counseling, parental guidance, and policy are discussed. The review concludes that understanding parenting practices provides valuable insight into young adults’ psychological health and self-concept development.