Investigation of satisfaction level of basic psychological needs in relationship between parenting styles and social phobia

According to Self-Determination Theory, satisfaction of basic psychological needs which includes autonomy, competency and relatedness gives rise people to healthy social development, mental health and well-being. In order to experience those basic psychological needs environmental support is needed. Family, specifically parenting styles, is one of the environmental factors that affect experiencing of the basic psychological needs. Purpose of this study is to determine participants' satisfaction level of basic psychological needs in relationship between parenting styles and social phobia. Sample of this research consists of 270 (151 girls, 119 boys) high school students who are in between 14-18 ages. Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale is used to determine social phobia, The Leuven Adolescent Perceived Parental Scale is used to determine attitudes of mother and father, Basic Psychological Needs Scale is used to determine satisfaction level of basic psychological needs. The result of the analysis is showed that adolescents' satisfaction level of basic psychological needs in relationship between parenting styles and social phobia are statistically significant for father but not mother. Effect of father on social phobia is mediated by basic psychological needs. Key Words; Parenting Styles, Social Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Basic Psychological Needs