17098R1m-4 17098-3Authoritarian Parenting as a Predictor of Identity Fusion in Muslim Adolescents

Abstract

Identity fusion is the merging of social and personal identities, tends to be stable, and focuses on the dynamics of intragroup phenomena. In identity fusion theory, personal and social identities are independent and highly permeable (fused). Fused individuals often show greater willingness to endure hardship for the group or role, which can make it difficult to adapt to new roles or life changes. It is can influence wel-being. This study aims to explore the relationship between family parenting styles and identity fusion in Muslim adolescents and young adults in Indonesia. The study involved 486 Muslim adolescent participants, consisting of 323 pesantren students and 163 university students. With a correlational survey measuring three variables: parenting styles, perceived shared experience, and identity fusion. Shared negative experiences moderated the relationship between parenting styles and identity fusion, where at low levels of shared negative experiences, authoritarian parenting had a significantly negative effect on changes in identity fusion from the present to the future. The study's results align with the hypothesis that shared negative experiences potentially strengthen the effect of parenting on identity fusion. This study makes a significant contribution to understanding the role of the family in the formation of identity fusion and its implications for well-being