Baumrind (1966, 1967, 1971) is commonly considered a pioneer of research into parenting styles. She introduced a typology with three parenting styles to describe differences in normal parenting behaviors: the authoritarian, authoritative and permissive parenting style.

Who developed the parenting style theory?

Diana Baumrind, a clinical and developmental psychologist, coined the following parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive/indulgent, Later, Maccoby and Martin added the uninvolved/neglectful style. Figure 1.

Who was the most influential researcher on parenting styles?

Diana Baumrind, a developmental psychologist, is best known for her theories on parenting styles.