Authors :
Ngerageze Mathias; Abdulrazaq Olayinka Oniye
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 10 - October
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10213017
Abstract :
The objective of this study was to investigate
the effects of parenting styles on project managers'
leadership skills, focusing on communication, conflict
management, decision making, and emotional
intelligence within FERWACOTAMO (Federation of
Cooperatives of Motorcycle Drivers) in Kigali City. The
study used a crosssectional survey and the study
population was FERWACOTAMO cooperative
managers, totalling 164 members from 41 cooperatives,
with a sample size of 116 determined using Slovin's
formula. Data collection involves a questionnaire
covering parenting styles, as well as 360-degree feedback
for evaluating leadership abilities. Quantitative methods,
including descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and
linear regression, were used for data analysis. Regarding
communication skills, authoritative parenting style
exhibited a statistically significant positive correlation
(r=0.634, p=0.000), indicating that individuals raised
with authoritative parenting were more effective
communicators. Conversely, authoritarian parenting
style showed a negative significant correlation (r=-0.296,
p=0.005), indicating potential communication challenges
for those exposed to such parenting. In terms of conflict
management skills, authoritative parenting
demonstrated a statistically significant positive
correlation (r=0.576, p=0.000), suggesting that
individuals raised with authoritative parenting were
better at conflict resolution.
In contrast, authoritarian and permissive parenting
styles had negative correlations, potentially hindering
conflict management abilities. Regarding decision-
making skills, authoritative parenting style showed a
statistically significant positive correlation (r=0.376,
p=0.000), indicating better decisionmaking abilities for
those exposed to authoritative parenting. Authoritarian
and neglectful parenting styles exhibited statistically
significant negative correlations, potentially impairing
decision-making skills.
For emotional intelligence, authoritative parenting
style displayed positive correlation (r=0.473, p=0.000),
indicating that individuals raised with authoritative
parenting were more adept at understanding and
managing emotions. Conversely, neglectful and
authoritarian styles exhibited negative correlations,
potentially leading to lower emotional intelligence.This study provides valuable insights into the effect
of parenting styles on project managers' leadership
skills. The main recommendations of this study are : To
conduct parenting awareness programs for staff and the
community in general and incorporate emotional
intelligence, communication skills, conflict management
and decision making in leadership trainings more
successful in managing projects and leading teams in
African contexts. (Molefe, (2016).Understanding the
relationship between parenting style and project
managers’ leadership skills in African contexts can
provide insights into how individuals develop as leaders
and how they manage projects in different cultural
contexts. This knowledge can inform leadership.
The objective of this study was to investigate
the effects of parenting styles on project managers'
leadership skills, focusing on communication, conflict
management, decision making, and emotional
intelligence within FERWACOTAMO (Federation of
Cooperatives of Motorcycle Drivers) in Kigali City. The
study used a crosssectional survey and the study
population was FERWACOTAMO cooperative
managers, totalling 164 members from 41 cooperatives,
with a sample size of 116 determined using Slovin's
formula. Data collection involves a questionnaire
covering parenting styles, as well as 360-degree feedback
for evaluating leadership abilities. Quantitative methods,
including descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and
linear regression, were used for data analysis. Regarding
communication skills, authoritative parenting style
exhibited a statistically significant positive correlation
(r=0.634, p=0.000), indicating that individuals raised
with authoritative parenting were more effective
communicators. Conversely, authoritarian parenting
style showed a negative significant correlation (r=-0.296,
p=0.005), indicating potential communication challenges
for those exposed to such parenting. In terms of conflict
management skills, authoritative parenting
demonstrated a statistically significant positive
correlation (r=0.576, p=0.000), suggesting that
individuals raised with authoritative parenting were
better at conflict resolution.
In contrast, authoritarian and permissive parenting
styles had negative correlations, potentially hindering
conflict management abilities. Regarding decision-
making skills, authoritative parenting style showed a
statistically significant positive correlation (r=0.376,
p=0.000), indicating better decisionmaking abilities for
those exposed to authoritative parenting. Authoritarian
and neglectful parenting styles exhibited statistically
significant negative correlations, potentially impairing
decision-making skills.
For emotional intelligence, authoritative parenting
style displayed positive correlation (r=0.473, p=0.000),
indicating that individuals raised with authoritative
parenting were more adept at understanding and
managing emotions. Conversely, neglectful and
authoritarian styles exhibited negative correlations,
potentially leading to lower emotional intelligence.This study provides valuable insights into the effect
of parenting styles on project managers' leadership
skills. The main recommendations of this study are : To
conduct parenting awareness programs for staff and the
community in general and incorporate emotional
intelligence, communication skills, conflict management
and decision making in leadership trainings more
successful in managing projects and leading teams in
African contexts. (Molefe, (2016).Understanding the
relationship between parenting style and project
managers’ leadership skills in African contexts can
provide insights into how individuals develop as leaders
and how they manage projects in different cultural
contexts. This knowledge can inform leadership.