This study examines the relationship between self-reported levels of helicopter parenting, fear of negative evaluation (FNE), and autonomy in college students. In this study, 86 college students from 17 to 21 years of age completed surveys measuring helicopter parenting, FNE, and autonomy. After controlling for gender differences in FNE, increased levels of student-reported helicopter parenting predicted increased levels of FNE. The relationship between helicopter parenting and FNE was fully mediated by reduced feelings of autonomy. A key reason why helicopter parenting is associated with increased FNE is because students feel less able to make independent decisions. One way to support college students’ well-being may be to encourage and support student autonomy.

本研究调查了大学生自报水平、对负面评价的恐惧 (FNE) 和自主性之间的关系。在这项研究中，86 名 17 至 21 岁的大学生完成了测量直升机养育、FNE 和自主性的调查。在控制 FNE 的性别差异后，学生报告的直升机养育水平的增加预测 FNE 水平的增加。直升机式养育与 FNE 之间的关系完全由自主感的降低所调节。直升机育儿与 FNE 增加有关的一个关键原因是，学生觉得自己做出独立决定的能力下降。支持大学生福祉的一种方法可能是鼓励和支持学生的自主性。