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

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  • Lü, Chenjie
  • Zhang, Xiujun

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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

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  • Lü, Chenjie & Zhang, Xiujun, 2026. "The Influence of Parental Psychological Control on Externalizing Behaviors Among College Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Control," Education Insights, Scientific Open Access Publishing, vol. 3(3), pages 60-71.
    • Handle: RePEc:axf:eiaaaa:v:3:y:2026:i:3:p:60-71
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