Abstract
This study examines the correlation between parental guidance and the construction of identity among daughter-mothers in the Dargala district. A sample of three hundred and fifty-seven (357) girl-mothers aged 16 to 24 was selected using simple random sampling. The data collected was subjected to a simple linear regression test. The results show that there is a correlation between parental guidance and the construction of identity among the girl-mothers. After analysing the data collected, the hypotheses formulated on the different parenting styles: authoritarian style (93.3%), democratic style (41%), and disengaging style (48%), which stipulate that the parenting style has an impact on the construction of identity, were confirmed. In light of this study, it has been established that the type of parental guidance style experienced by girl-mothers in the family setting has a decisive impact on the construction of their identity, and consequently on their social integration.
Keywords: Parental guidance, Identity construction, Daughter-mother, Parental style