# From the nest to the world: helicopter parenting and challenges in young adult social integration

## TL;DR

This study explores how helicopter parenting affects Turkish young adults, finding it linked to lower self-determination and higher fear of intimacy.

## Contribution

The study introduces a novel mediation model showing how helicopter parenting impacts fear of intimacy through reduced self-determination.

## Key findings

- Helicopter parenting is negatively correlated with self-determination in young adults.
- Helicopter parenting is positively correlated with fear of intimacy in young adults.
- Self-determination mediates the relationship between helicopter parenting and fear of intimacy.

## Abstract

Helicopter parenting is a new parenting style that has become widespread globally. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of helicopter parenting experiences on Turkish young adults, focusing on self-determination and fear of intimacy.

A cross-sectional design was used with 800 Turkish young adults. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Perceived Helicopter Parenting Attitude Scale, Self-Determination Scale, and Fear of Intimacy Scale.

Results showed a significant negative correlation between perceived helicopter parenting and self-determination. There was also a significant positive correlation between perceived helicopter parenting and fear of intimacy. Furthermore, self-determination mediated the relationship between both maternal and paternal helicopter parenting attitudes and fear of intimacy.

The findings suggest the importance of increasing awareness about helicopter parenting and its impact on young adults' future lives.