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Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran , a_isamorad_s@yahoo.com
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Background: A significant aspect of modern parenting is addressing the challenges of raising Generation Z adolescents. It is essential to consider the impact of teenagers' digital lives along with parents' roles in monitoring and managing their activities in this age of technology and communication—an element that previous studies on parenting models have often overlooked.
Aims: This study aimed to identify and conceptualize the core components of effective parenting for Generation Z adolescents from the perspectives of experts.
Methods: The research utilized a qualitative, exploratory design with thematic analysis. The study population included all family education specialists (psychologists and family counselors) in Tehran in 2024. A total of 18 experts were selected through purposive sampling until data saturation was achieved. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews developed by the researchers.
Results: The data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis method. Following the coding process, eight main themes and 53 subcategories emerged. The findings indicated that successful parenting for Generation Z involves maintaining a positive attitude toward adolescence, establishing effective communication, providing balanced and constructive guidance, strategically utilizing technology, fostering independence and skill development, and challenging restrictive parental beliefs.
Conclusion: Effective parenting in the digital age necessitates an understanding of generational differences, emotional support, flexibility, and the ability to cultivate respectful and open relationships with adolescents. The theoretical implications of this research highlight the need for culturally grounded parenting models tailored to Generation Z in the Iranian context. Practical applications include the development of educational and intervention programs for parents, counselors, educators, and policymakers.
Aims: This study aimed to identify and conceptualize the core components of effective parenting for Generation Z adolescents from the perspectives of experts.
Methods: The research utilized a qualitative, exploratory design with thematic analysis. The study population included all family education specialists (psychologists and family counselors) in Tehran in 2024. A total of 18 experts were selected through purposive sampling until data saturation was achieved. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews developed by the researchers.
Results: The data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis method. Following the coding process, eight main themes and 53 subcategories emerged. The findings indicated that successful parenting for Generation Z involves maintaining a positive attitude toward adolescence, establishing effective communication, providing balanced and constructive guidance, strategically utilizing technology, fostering independence and skill development, and challenging restrictive parental beliefs.
Conclusion: Effective parenting in the digital age necessitates an understanding of generational differences, emotional support, flexibility, and the ability to cultivate respectful and open relationships with adolescents. The theoretical implications of this research highlight the need for culturally grounded parenting models tailored to Generation Z in the Iranian context. Practical applications include the development of educational and intervention programs for parents, counselors, educators, and policymakers.
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Received: 2025/05/11 | Accepted: 2025/07/16 | Published: 2026/03/21
Received: 2025/05/11 | Accepted: 2025/07/16 | Published: 2026/03/21
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