The association between parental parenting attitudes and critical thinking, and cognitive reflection: Consideration in a complicated situation whether to praise or scolding

Key Points

• This study investigates the relationship between parental praise and scolding in ambiguous situations and their impact on students' critical thinking and cognitive reflection.
• Survey conducted with 103 college students using questionnaires to assess parental attitudes and critical thinking skills.
• Experiences of being praised in ambiguous situations correlate with inquisitiveness, objectivity, and impulsive cognitive styles in critical thinking.
• Experiences of being scolded negatively correlate with the objectivity aspect of critical thinking.