Nate's parents are restrictive and controlling. Compared with Nate's peers whose parents engage in less psychological control, Nate is more likely to be:

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Psychological control refers to parental behaviors that intrude into the psychological and emotional development of the child (e.g., guilt induction, love withdrawal). Studies suggest that psychological control is associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents. There is less evidence to support a link between psychological control and substance abuse, involvement with weapons or delinquent behavior.

Nate's Parents Are Restrictive and Controlling