Level of Parental Involvement and its Relationship on Adolescents’ Psychological Well-Being

Adolescents’ psychological well-being is closely linked to the level of parental involvement, making it a vital concern in guidance and counseling. This descriptive-correlational study examined the level of parental involvement and its relationship on  adolescents’ psychological well-being among Grade 11 Senior High School Students. Data were gathered using standardized instruments, including the Perceived Parental Autonomy Support Scale and Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale. Findings revealed that both the level of parental involvement and adolescents’ psychological well-being were moderate overall. While no statistically significant differences in psychological well-being were observed across demographic profiles, correlation analysis showed that autonomy support had a moderate, positive, and significant relationship with psychological well-being, whereas psychological control exhibited weaker and mixed associations. Consequently, the study concluded that adolescents’ psychological well-being must not be allowed to decline further, and strengthening the level of parental involvement at the earliest opportunity is therefore essential. The  results of the study carried a  profound implications, suggesting that adolescents today continue to navigate the tension between striving to thrive and struggling to survive amid persistent psychological challenges.To translate these findings into practice, a Counseling Program Framework was developed, grounded in Person-Centered Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, and the Family Systems Approach. Core strategies included screening and assessment, parent workshops, CBT-based emotional validation modules, family systems sessions, and school-community integration.  Moreover, anchored in the Philippine Mental Health Act, aligned with WHO initiatives, and responsive to Republic Act 12080 (Philippine Guidance and Counseling Act of 2024),  the study offered evidence-based insights for schools, families, and policymakers to further enhance the level of parental involvement and safeguard adolescents’ psychological  well-being.