Sanusi Halimatu Aliu

This study examined the influence of parent-student communication on the emotional well-being of students in public universities in Edo State, Nigeria. The purpose was to determine how the frequency, quality, and styles of parent-student communication affect students’ emotional well- being.. Four research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population comprised all undergraduate students of the University of Benin, while the sample consisted of 300 and 400-level students drawn from all 15 faculties. A structured questionnaire titled The Impact of Parent-Student Communication and Emotional Well-Being Questionnaire (TIPSCEWQ) was used for data collection, which had a reliability coefficient of 0.825. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one-sample t-tests to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed that frequent, open, and supportive communication between parents and students significantly enhances emotional well-being, while harsh and authoritarian styles have negative effects. It was recommended that parents adopt supportive communication, maintain regular contact, and utilize digital media to strengthen relationships with their children