The Helicopter Parent Phenomenon: Examining the Effects of Strong Parental Attachment on the Transition of Millennial Emerging Adults from College to the Workplace

• In Event: General Conference Poster Session
  In Poster Session: Students: College Success & Outcomes Posters

Abstract

Helicopter parents are recognized for meddling in all aspects of the lives of their children potentially hindering the development of essential skills for career success. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of helicopter parenting on the development of transferable/soft skills necessary for career readiness.

Authors

• Lyn Riggsby-Gonzalez, --

• David DiRamio, Auburn University