Estilos de Comunicación Parental y su influencia en la relación parento - filial en estudiantes de 8vo, 9no y 10mo de la Unidad Educativa ¨Dolores J Torres¨ Cuenca- Ecuador. Periodo septiembre 2025 - febrero 2026

Abstract

Adolescence is a stage of human development characterized by significant changes at the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social levels. During this period, communication between parents and children plays a fundamental role, as it can either strengthen or hinder the quality of the parent–child relationship. The aim of this study was to analyze the association between parental communication styles and the parent–child relationship among adolescents aged 12 to 15 years at the Dolores J. Torres Educational Unit, located in Cuenca, Ecuador, during the period from September 2025 to February 2026.The research followed a quantitative approach with an analytical, non-experimental, and cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of 100 participants, including parents and adolescents. Data were collected using two validated instruments: the Scale for Evaluating Communication Patterns (adapted from Álvarez, 2008) and the Parent–Adolescent Communication Scale developed by Barnes and Olson (1987). The results evidenced a predominance of fluid communication among parents, whereas adolescents’ perception of the parental relationship was lower. In summary, the data obtained demonstrate that no direct relationship exists between both variables.