The Relationship Between Democratic Parenting Styles and Emotional Intelligence in Students at SMA Kartika 2 Medan

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.