Impact of Parental Expectation on Self-Concept of Adolescent

The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of high and low parental expectations on the self-concept of adolescent. The data was collected on 120 families each consisting of a mother, a father and a child in late adolescents (12 to 18 years). The Parental Expectation Scale developed by Asha Kinra and Sunil Kumar Agrahari and Self-Concept Questionnaire developed by Raj Kumar Saraswat were used. Results indicated that there was a significant difference between parental expectations and adolescent's self-concept, high parental expectations have developed low self-concept among adolescents and low parental expectations have developed high self-concept. High expectation of parents will be reason of low self-concept of adolescents means the parents unrealistic expectation can lead anxiety, stress & discouragement to achieve their full potential. Low expectation of parents will be reason of high self-concept of adolescents' means when adolescents perceive one self and their abilities in support of parents and guidance & counseling is better predictor to achieve success.