Abstract:

In this study is examined the relationship between parental behaviors and problem behaviors in children. The research datas were collected from the parents of 125 girls and 125 boys students attending a primary school in Birecik in Şanlıurfa between 2018-2019 academic year. To collect data; “Personal Information Form”, “Alabama Parental Behavior Scale” and “Conners Parent Rating Scale” were used. In the analysis of the data, t-test, one-factor ANOVA, Mann Whitney U test and Pearson Simple Linear Correlation analyzes were used for unrelated samples. The findings show that behavioral disorders in children variety according to gender, educational status of parents, and family environment which is during their childhood. Negative relationship between mothers' compassionate and positive parenting behaviors and children's behavioral problems; Positive links were observed between inadequate parental follow-up, inconsistent discipline and beating behavior and children's behavioral problems. The negative relationship between fathers' behaviors in the care period and children's behavioral problems; Positive correlation between inadequate parental supervision, inconsistent discipline and beating behavior and children's behavior problems; There was no significant relationship between positive parenting behavior and children's behavioral problems. In addition, when the differences between the parenting behaviors of the mothers and fathers were examined, it wasn’t any observed that the mothers had higher average scores in the desired parenting behaviors, while any other difference was observed in the perception of their children's behavior problems.

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