Presenter(s)

• Katlyn Fochs, University of Wisconsin- La Crosse
• Jocelyn Newton, Professor, University of Wisconsin- La Crosse

Abstract

School psychologists play a pivotal role in helping to structure K-12 learning environments that promote the positive development of motivation skills. These skills become critical for children as they enter young adulthood and learn to navigate complex academic and social situations more independently (Morris et al., 2017). Given the significance of these skills, it is important to understand how adult caregiver behaviors contribute to positive development during the early years. Specifically, how do parenting styles relate to motivation skill development? This study investigates how parenting styles influence motivation in early adulthood.