EFFECTIVE PARENTING AND CHILD VICTIMIZATION IN DIGOS CITY

The purpose of this study was to determine the domain in the parenting styles that best influences child victimization. The researcher employed quantitative research design utilizing the quasi-experimental design using the correlational method of research for data collection instrument. This method was designed as a mathematical model in determining child victimization among respondents. Specifically, it determined if parenting styles predict child victimization. The respondents of the study were 1200 children whom were randomly selected between 10-17 years of age. Findings reveal that among the level of parenting styles, authoritarian and authoritative parenting got the high score while permissive parenting got the score of moderate. This is telling that authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles was oftentimes experienced by the respondents themselves. Meanwhile, when it comes to the significant relationship between parenting styles and child victimization, findings reveal that they are significant to each other. Moreover, the best indicator that best influences child victimization are those children who witnessed violence around their surroundings