Parenting styles and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in college students: the mediating role of perfectionism

Introduction Obsessive-compulsive symptoms is a common psychological phenomenon among early adulthood college students, which are closely related to their parents’ parenting styles. Theoretical and some empirical studies have suggested the mediating role of perfectionism in this process, but has not been confirmed, binary perspective positive-negative addressed issue. Methods This study aimed investigate relationship between styles obsessive-compulsive students. A total 661 students participated study. Results Negative mediated negative style predicted through its positive predictive effect on perfectionism. However, was significant process. Discussion provides further evidence mechanisms underlying occurrence symptoms, offers new ideas for interventions OCD.