Evaluation of the relationship between parental attitude patterns and gender roles in university students

Aim: The primary aim of this study is to examine evaluation of the relationship between parental attitude patterns and gender roles in university students between the ages of 18-27. In this study, the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics, parental attitude patterns and gender roles was also investigated. Method: This study is a research in relational screening model. It was conducted with the participation of university students between the ages of 18-27 as the research population. In the sample, there are 400 participants, 270 (67.5%) female and 130 (32.5%) male. As a data collection tool; Parent Attitudes Scale, Gender Roles Attitude Scale and Personal Information Form were used. The data were analyzed using the SPSS program. Results: According to the findings, first of all, the relationship between protective/demanding and authoritarian attitudes towards gender roles differs significantly. However, the relationship between democratic attitude towards gender roles does not differ significantly. While a negative significant correlation was found between democratic attitude and protective/demanding and authoritarian attitudes, a positive significant correlation was found between protective/demanding and authoritarian attitudes. Conclusion: Evaluation of the relationship between parental attitude patterns and gender roles in university students differs significantly.