Impact Of Parental Alienation On Parental Competency Among Separated Parents In Pakistan

Abstract

Parental alienation is a complex phenomenon that can have significant implications for separated families, including challenges in parental competency. This study aimed to investigate the impact of parental alienation on parental competency among separated parents in Pakistan. A sample of 150 participants completed the Parental Alienation Scale (PAS) developed by Gardner et al. (1985), which measures the degree of parental alienation, and the Parental Competency Scale (PCS) developed by Wallston et al. (1978), which assesses various aspects of parental competency. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and independent samples t-tests. The results revealed a moderate negative relationship between parental alienation and parental competency, suggesting that higher levels of parental alienation are associated with lower levels of parental competency. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions addressing parental alienation to improve parental competency and family dynamics among separated parents. Understanding the specific behaviors that contribute to parental alienation could help develop effective strategies to support separated families in Pakistan.