Effect of parenting style and emotional intelligence on adolescent achievement motivation and mental health

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During the developmental phase of life, adolescence is considered as a period which puts emphasis on one's independence, personality, individuality, selfsufficiency, achievement and success. Adolescence is the period of transition, selfdiscovery, and spurt of physical and emotional growth. Adolescents today must put effort to cope with demanding tasks for the preparation to adulthood. More effortful coping is required if the adolescent lives in a more civilized and mature society like that of in Kerala. Need for achievement is a prerequisite in adolescent stage. Adolescents long for achievement because it is attached with success, esteem and admiration from other people. Individual's self-concept and self-confidence is built on the positive acceptance from other people and it also increases their ego-value. Peer acceptance is especially important in adolescents.