Estilos parentales y habilidades sociales en estudiantes de la carrera de mecánica industrial de un instituto superior público de Quito, período 2025

Abstract

Parental styles and social skills represent fundamental dimensions in the comprehensive development of young people. The way parents raise their children deeply influences how they relate to others and function in various social contexts. This research analyzed the relationship between parenting styles and social skills in students of the Industrial Mechanics program at a public higher education institute in Quito during the 2025 academic period. Based on the theoretical contributions of Lev Vygotsky, through his sociocultural development theory, and Albert Bandura, with his social learning theory, it is recognized that the family environment, observation, and social interaction play an essential role in the acquisition of behaviors and skills. It was considered relevant to investigate a youth population that has been little explored from this perspective, aiming to identify whether there is a correlation between both variables and emphasizing the importance of building family bonds that promote healthy social development. The methodological approach was quantitative, with a non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. Information was collected using two instruments: Goldstein’s Social Skills Checklist and the MOPS test, adapted into Spanish by Matalinares. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software. Among the most relevant findings, a negative correlation was identified between parenting styles and social skills, with strong and significant correlations among the dimensions of overprotection, indifference, and abuse.