The
Relationship Between Democratic Parenting Styles and Emotional Intelligence in
Students at SMA Kartika 2 Medan
Yunita1,
Fikriyah Ifinan Fauzi2, Ira Kesuma Dewi3, Hairul Anwar
Dalimunthe4, Doli
Maulana
Gama Samudera Lubis5*
1,2,3,4,5Universitas Medan Area, Indonesia
Email: yunitaa@staff.uma.ac.id,
fikriyahiftinan@staff.uma.ac.id, ira@staff.uma.ac.id,
hairul@staff.uma.ac.id,
doli@staff.uma.ac.id
Abstract: This study examines the correlation between democratic parenting patterns
and emotional intelligence of SMA Nurul Hasanah Medan students. Emotional
intelligence plays an important role in students' ability to face academic,
social, and personal challenges. Democratic parenting patterns characterized by
a balance between parental support and firm boundaries are thought to have a
positive influence on emotional intelligence, especially during adolescence,
which is a very important stage of development. This study used a quantitative
method with a Total Sampling Technique involving 40 participants. The results
showed a strong positive correlation between democratic parenting patterns and
emotional intelligence, with a correlation coefficient (rxy) of 0.899 and a
significance value of p = 0.000 (p <0.05). These results strengthen the
research hypothesis. Hypothetical and empirical values indicate
that democratic parenting patterns and emotional intelligence are both
moderate, with average empirical values (98.05 and 125.85,
respectively) exceeding their hypothetical average values (90 and
115). Further research identified that democratic parenting contributed 80.9%
to the variance in emotional intelligence, while the remaining 19.1% was
influenced by other factors such as household harmony, school environment, peer
interaction, teacher and parent guidance, parental habits, and overall physical
health. These findings underscore the importance of democratic parenting in
shaping students’ emotional intelligence. Educational institutions and parents
can collaborate to promote parenting practices that foster emotional growth and
resilience.
Keywords: Democratic Parenting,
Emotional Intelligence, Students.
INTRODUCTION
Emotional intelligence refers to the
ability to motivate oneself, regulate emotions, endure frustration, and balance
pleasure and sadness, allowing one to manage moods effectively so that stress
does not hinder cognitive abilities or empathy. It encompasses self-awareness,
self-control, self-motivation, empathy, and social skills, which enable
individuals to maintain emotional stability and interact harmoniously
Emotional intelligence development is
significantly influenced by parenting styles, which play a pivotal role in
stimulating a child's emotional potential. Parenting practices determine a
child's character, personality, and attitudes
For emotional intelligence to function
optimally, individuals must recognize their own and others' emotions, establish
meaningful relationships, and exhibit self-control
The study is driven by observed issues
among some students at SMAS Nurul Hasanah Medan, such as difficulty
understanding others' feelings, mismanaging emotions in varying contexts,
limited social interaction skills, low empathy, lack of self-confidence, and
dependence on others. The primary objective of this research is to examine the
relationship between the application of democratic parenting and students'
emotional intelligence at SMAS Nurul Hasanah Medan
The benefits of this research are
multifaceted. Firstly, it aims to enhance knowledge about the role of
democratic parenting in fostering emotional intelligence, offering practical
recommendations for parents to adopt more effective parenting strategies
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The type of research used in this
study is a quantitative approach. The population in this study were all
students at SMA Nurul Hasanah Medan, totaling 40 students. The sampling
technique in this study used total sampling. In determining the results of this
study, a data collection methodology was used using the democratic parenting
scale and the emotional intelligence scale. This research was conducted at
Nurul Hasanah Medan High School which is located at Jl. Letjend Jamin Ginting
No. 314 Medan, Padang Bulan, Kec. Medan Baru, Medan City Prov. North Sumatra.
This research was conducted on all students of SMA Nurul Hasanah Medan.
This study uses Cronbach's validity,
which tests that the coefficient of an item discrimination power is considered
satisfactory if it ranges from 0.30 to 0.50. However, if the differential power
of an item is less than 0.30, it can be said that the item is unsatisfactory or
inadequate
The reliability coefficient with a
number of 0.000-0.200 means that the interpretation of reliability is very low,
if the number 0.200-400 means the interpretation of low reliability, if the
number 0.400-0.600 means the interpretation of medium reliability, if the
number 0.600-0.800 then the interpretation is quite however if the number
0.800-1000 means the interpretation of high reliability. A scale is said to be
more reliable if, in its measurement, a reliability coefficient is obtained
with a number close to 1000, and vice versa; a scale is said to be less
reliable if, in the measurement, a smaller reliability coefficient is obtained
close to 0.000
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Validity and Reliability Test of Measuring
Tools
Test the validity and reliability of
measuring instruments using SPSS Version 25 for decision-making criteria. Test
the validity of the emotional intelligence scale items and the democratic
parenting scale obtained based on the Corrected Item-Total Correlation score
Emotional Intelligence Scale Validity Test
Results
Based on the results of the validity
test of the emotional intelligence measuring instrument from 48 items, there
are 2 items that are invalid; the invalid items are 3 and 4, so the valid items
total 46 items with a coefficient value that moves from 0.325 to 0.797. The
following is a distribution table of valid and canceled items from the
emotional intelligence scale shown in Table 4.3 as follows:
Table 1. Emotional Intelligence Scale
Distribution After the Pilot Test
Aspects |
Valid |
Fall |
||
F |
IF |
F |
UF |
|
Self-awareness |
1, 9, 17,
25, 33, 41 |
5, 13, 21,
29, 37, 45 |
- |
- |
Social
awareness |
2, 10, 18,
26, 34, 42 |
6, 14, 22,
30, 38, 46 |
- |
- |
Organize
yourself |
11, 19, 27, 35, 43 |
7, 15, 23,
31, 39, 47 |
3 |
- |
Social
skills |
12, 20, 28, 36, 44 |
8, 16, 24,
32, 40, 48 |
4 |
- |
Total |
46 Items |
2 Items |
Emotional Intelligence Reliability Test
Results
A reliability test is a tool for
measuring a questionnaire, which is an indicator of a variable or construct.
The results of the emotional intelligence reliability test are shown in Table 2.
as follows:
Table 2. Reliability Statistics of Emotional
Intelligence
Cronbach's
Alpha |
N of Items |
,955 |
48 |
As seen from the table above, the reliability
test results using Cronbach's Alpha are 0.955 with 48 items. If the Cronbach's
Alpha value> 0.60, the questionnaire or questionnaire is declared reliable
or consistent. Meanwhile, if the Cronbach's Alpha value <0.60, the
questionnaire or questionnaire is declared unreliable or inconsistent. It can
be concluded that Cronbach's Alpha value above can be declared reliable or
consistent.
Democratic Parenting Scale Validity Test
Results
Based on the results of the validity
test of the democratic parenting measuring instrument from 40 items, there are
4 items that are invalid, the invalid items are 6, 11, 23, and 32. So, the
valid items are 36 items with a coefficient value that moves from 0.303 to
0.767. The following is a distribution table of valid and invalid items from
the democratic parenting scale shown in Table 3. as follows:
Table 3. Distribution of the Democratic
Parenting Scale After the Pilot Test
Aspects |
Valid |
Fall |
||
F |
UF |
F |
UF |
|
Family
meeting |
1, 21, 31 |
16, 26, 36 |
11 |
6 |
Controlled
freedom |
2, 12, 22 |
7, 17, 27,
37 |
32 |
- |
Parental
guidance and attention |
3, 13, 33 |
8, 18, 28,
38 |
23 |
- |
Mutual
respect between families |
4, 14, 24,
34 |
9, 19, 29,
39 |
- |
- |
Two-way
communication |
5, 15, 25, 35 |
10, 20, 30, 40 |
|
|
Total |
36 Items |
4 Items |
Democratic Parenting Reliability Test Results
A reliability test is a tool for
measuring a questionnaire, which is an indicator of a variable or construct.
The reliability test results are shown in Table 4. as follows:
Table 4. Reliability
Statistics of Democratic Parenting
Cronbach's
Alpha |
N of Items |
,933 |
40 |
As seen from
the table above, the reliability test results using Cronbach's Alpha are 0.933
with 40 items. If the Cronbach's Alpha value> 0.60, the questionnaire or
questionnaire is declared reliable or consistent. Meanwhile, if the Cronbach's
Alpha value <0.60, the questionnaire or questionnaire is declared unreliable
or inconsistent. It can be concluded that Cronbach's Alpha value above can be
declared reliable or consistent.
Data Analysis and
Research Results
The data
analysis technique in this study will use correlation with Karl Pearson's
Product Moment Correlation technique, this analysis is one of the parametric of
several types of correlation tests used to determine the degree of relationship
between 2 variables that are interval or ratio scaled and have normal data
distribution. This is done in accordance with the research title and
identification of the variables.
The reason for
using this correlation technique is that the research aims to see the
relationship between an independent variable (Democratic Parenting) and the
dependent variable (Emotional Intelligence)
Assumption Test
Results
The assumption
test consists of a normality test and a linearity test on the distribution of
research data. Assumption tests were carried out before hypothesis testing with
the help of IBM SPSS version 25 software.
Normality Test Results
The purpose of
this distribution normality test is to prove whether the distribution of
research data is normally or abnormally distributed
Table 5. Normality
Test Results of Emotional Intelligence and Democratic Parenting
Variables |
Mean |
SD |
K-S |
Sig |
Description |
Emotional
Intelligence |
125,85 |
25,085 |
0,086 |
0,200 |
Normal |
Democratic
Parenting |
98,05 |
18,013 |
0,120 |
0,148 |
Normal |
Criteria:
if P (sig) > 0.05, then it is declared a normal distribution
Description:
AVERAGE=
Average value
K-S
= Kolmogorov-Smirnov Coefficient
SB
= Standard Deviation
P
= Significance
Based on the results of data
processing on emotional intelligence variables p = 0.200 (p> 0.05) and
democratic parenting p = 0.148 (p> 0.05). The results of the data above show
that the distribution of data on emotional intelligence and democratic
parenting is normal.
Linearity Test Results
The linearity test is a relationship
test to determine whether the degree of relationship between the two variables,
namely emotional intelligence and democratic parenting, is linear or not. This
means whether democratic parenting can explain the onset of emotional
intelligence, namely increasing or decreasing the value of the Y axis
(emotional intelligence) along with increasing or decreasing the value of the X
axis (democratic parenting). As a criterion, if the P deviation from linearity
is different> 0.05 then it is declared to have a linear degree of
relationship. The relationship can be seen in Table 6. as follows:
Table 6. Linearity Test Results
rxy |
F |
P (sig) |
Description |
|
Emotional
Intelligence and Democratic Parenting (Y - X) |
0,899 |
0,706 |
0,774 |
Linear |
Criteria: if P Deviation from Linearity >
0.05, then it is declared linear
Description:
Y
= Emotional Intelligence
X
= Democratic Parenting
F
= Frequency
P
= Significance
Based on the results of the data table
above show the results of the linearity test of emotional intelligence and
democratic parenting with p = 0.774 (p>0.05) F = 0.706. This means that the
relationship between the dependent variable (emotional intelligence) and the
independent variable (democratic parenting) is declared to have a linear
relationship.
Correlation Hypothesis Test Results
According to Sugiyono
Table 7. Correlation Hypothesis Test Analysis
Results
Variables |
Coefficient
(r )xy |
P |
Coef. Det
(r˛) |
BE% |
Description |
Y-X |
0,899 |
0,000 |
0,809 |
80,9% |
Significant |
Criteria: if P (sig) <0.05, then there is a
relationship
Description:
Y :
Emotional intelligence
X : Democratic parenting
(rxy) : The correlation coefficient of the
relationship between X and Y
r˛ :
The coefficient of determination
BE% :
Weighted effective contribution of X to Y in Percent
P :
Significance or (Probability) value is the magnitude of the observed odds of
the statistical test.
Based on the results of calculations
that have been carried out using the Pearson Product Moment correlation
analysis technique, it is found that there is a relationship between democratic
parenting and emotional intelligence where the correlation coefficient (rxy)
value is = 0.899 with a significant value level of p = 0.000 (p <0.05). This
means that the research hypothesis is accepted, namely that there is a
significant positive relationship between democratic parenting and emotional
intelligence. The coefficient of
determination (r˛) of the relationship between the independent variable X and
the dependent variable Y is r˛ = 0.809. This shows that democratic parenting
contributes or contributes to emotional intelligence by 80.9%.
Calculation Results of Hypothetical Mean and
Empirical Mean
Hypothetical Mean
For the emotional intelligence
variable, the number of valid items is 46 items formatted on a Likert scale in
4 answer choices, so the hypothetical mean is {(46 X 1) + (46 X 4)}: 2 = 115.
Then, for the democratic parenting variable, the number of valid items is 36
items formatted with a Likert scale in 4 answer choices, so the hypothetical
mean is {(36 X 1) + (36 X 4)}: 2 = 90.
Empirical Mean
Based on descriptive data analysis, the
empirical mean value of the emotional intelligence variable is 125.85 with an
empirical SD value of 25.085, while the empirical mean value of the democratic
parenting variable is 98.05 with an empirical SD value of 18.013.
Criteria
In an effort to determine emotional
intelligence and democratic parenting, it is necessary to compare the empirical
mean / average value with the hypothetical mean / average value by paying
attention to the magnitude of the Standard Deviation (SD) number of each
variable. For the emotional intelligence variable, the Empirical SD is 25.085,
and the Hypothetical SD is 23, while for the democratic parenting variable, the
Empirical SD is 18.013, and the Hypothetical SD is 18.
From the magnitude of the SD number,
for the emotional intelligence variable, if the hypothetical mean (MH) <
empirical mean (ME), where the difference exceeds the number one SD, it is
stated that emotional intelligence is high. If the hypothetical mean (MH) <
empirical mean (ME), where the hypothetical mean (MH) is plus or minus SD and
the empirical mean (ME) value is in between, emotional intelligence is
classified as moderate. If the hypothetical mean (MH)> empirical mean (ME),
where the difference exceeds the SD number, it is stated that emotional
intelligence is low.
Furthermore, for the democratic
parenting variable, if the hypothetical mean (MH) < the empirical mean (ME),
where the difference exceeds the number one SD, it is stated that democratic
parenting is high. If the hypothetical mean (MH) < the empirical mean (ME),
where the hypothetical mean (MH) is plus or minus the SD and the empirical mean
(ME) value is in between, then democratic parenting is classified as moderate.
If the hypothetical mean (MH)> empirical mean (ME), where the difference
exceeds the number one SD, it is stated that democratic parenting is low. A
complete picture of the comparison of the hypothetical mean (MH) and the
empirical mean (ME) can be seen in Table 4.10 below:
Table 8. Calculation Results of Hypothetical
Mean and Empirical Mean
Variables |
Empirical
SB/SD |
Mean/Average
Value |
Description |
|
Hypothetical |
Empirical |
|||
Emotional
Intelligence |
25,085 |
115 |
125,85 |
Medium |
Democratic
Parenting |
18,013 |
90 |
98,05 |
Medium |
39,745 64,83 89,915 115 140,085 165,17 190,255
Figure 1: Emotional Intelligence
Variable Distribution Curve
35,961 53,974 71,987
90 108,013 126,026 144,039
Figure 2. Distribution Curve of
Democratic Parenting Variables
From the
results of existing data, it is known that for the Emotional Intelligence
variable, the hypothetical mean / average value (MH) of 115 is smaller than the
empirical mean / average value (ME) of 125.85, which is between its value, so
it is stated in the moderate category and for the Democratic Parenting
variable, the hypothetical mean / average value (MH) of 90 is smaller than the
empirical mean / average value (ME) of 98.05, which is between its value, so it
is stated in the moderate category. So, it can be concluded that Emotional
Intelligence is stated to have a moderate category, and Democratic Parenting is
stated to have a moderate category
Based on the
results of data analysis using correlation Hypothesis Test analysis, it is
known that there is a positive relationship between democratic parenting and
emotional intelligence, namely the value (rxy) of = 0.899 with a significant
level of p = 0.000 (p <0.05). then it is stated that there is a
relationship. This means that the hypothesis proposed that the higher the
democratic parenting, the higher the emotional intelligence, and vice versa,
the lower the democratic parenting, the lower the emotional intelligence
The results of
this study are reinforced by previous research, namely, Identified
as many as 80% belonging to democratic parenting. The results of parenting,
including democracy, show that emotional intelligence is in a high category, so
it can be concluded that the right parenting for adolescents is democratic
parenting.
In knowing the
condition of democratic parenting and emotional intelligence, it is necessary
to compare the empirical mean / average value with the hypothetical mean /
average value by paying attention to the magnitude of the Standard Deviation
(SD) number of each variable. The democratic parenting variable is classified
as moderate because the hypothetical mean / average value (MH) of 90 is smaller
than the empirical mean / average value (ME) of 98.05, which is between its
values and the emotional intelligence variable, it is classified as moderate
because the hypothetical mean / average value (MH) of 115 is smaller than the
empirical mean / average value (ME) of 125.85. This data shows that Nurul
Hasanah Medan High School students fulfill the aspects of emotional
intelligence. One of the aspects revealed, according to Goleman
The
contribution load obtained from the results is 80.9%. Where the coefficient of
determination (r˛) of the relationship between the independent variable X and
the dependent variable Y is r˛ = 0.809, this shows that this shows the
effective contribution given by parental democratic parenting to emotional
intelligence is 80.9%. So, democratic parenting has an influence on emotional
intelligence by 80.9%. Then it is known that the rest is 19.1% as for other
factors not examined in this study, namely derived from household harmony,
school environment and peers, teacher and parental guidance, personality home
atmosphere, parental habits, and a healthy body.
It is known
that the value of the contribution made by the study is very large, so the
contribution is effective in determining high and low emotional intelligence
and parental democratic parenting. This is in line with Hurlock's opinion
It can be seen
in the phenomena and facts that emotional intelligence is classified as low
because adolescents themselves need democratic parenting from their parents;
not fulfilling parental democratic parenting will make adolescents experience a
relatively low level of emotional intelligence or a diverse level of emotional
intelligence at SMA Nurul Hasanah Medan. This opinion is also supported by
Restiani, Ningsih, and Ardina
Based on the
direct experience of researchers in this research process, there are several
limitations experienced and can be several factors that can be considered for
future researchers in further perfecting their research because this research
itself certainly has shortcomings that need to be improved in future studies. One
of the limitations of the study is the number of respondents who are only 40
people; of course, it is still not enough to describe the real situation
CONCLUSION
Based on the results of this study, it
can be concluded that the hypothesis proposed in this study is accepted. The
results of the statistical tests using the Pearson product-moment correlation
analysis technique showed a correlation coefficient (rxy) value of 0.899 with a
significant p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). This indicates a strong positive
correlation between democratic parenting and emotional intelligence, where
higher democratic parenting is associated with higher emotional intelligence,
and conversely, lower democratic parenting is associated with lower emotional
intelligence.
The calculation of the hypothetical
mean/average value (MH) and the empirical mean/average value (ME) further
supports these findings. Emotional intelligence is classified as moderate, with
an MH of 115 smaller than the ME of 125.85, and a standard deviation of 25.085.
Similarly, perceived democratic parenting is classified as moderate, with an MH
of 90 smaller than the ME of 98.05, and a standard deviation of 18.013. The
coefficient of determination (r˛) between the independent variable (democratic
parenting) and the dependent variable (emotional intelligence) was 0.809,
indicating that 80.9% of the variation in emotional intelligence is effectively
explained by democratic parenting. The remaining 19.1% is influenced by other
factors, such as household harmony, school environment, peers, teacher and
parental guidance, personality, home atmosphere, parental habits, and physical
health.
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