<![CDATA[Background: Sleep quality is one of the important factors that plays a role in the growth and development of preschool children. Disturbances in children's sleep quality can affect physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural development. One factor suspected to influence children's sleep quality is parenting style. Appropriate parenting can help in the formation of healthy sleep habits in children. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between parenting styles and the sleep quality of preschool children. Methods: This study used a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The study sample consisted of 34 respondents who have preschool children, selected using a total sampling technique. Data on parenting styles were collected using the PSDQ, while children's sleep quality was measured using the PSQI, which had been modified according to the characteristics of children. Data analysis was conducted univariate and bivariate using Fisher’s exact test. Results: The study results showed that most respondents applied a democratic parenting style, with 28 respondents (82.4%), while the permissive parenting style was applied by 6 respondents (17.6%). Most preschool children had bad sleep quality, with 20 respondents (58.8%). Bivariate analysis results indicated a significant relationship between parental parenting style and preschool children's sleep quality, with a p-value of 0.031 (<0.05). Conclusion: There is a relationship between parenting styles and the sleep quality of preschool children. Directed, consistent, and responsive parenting plays a role in supporting better sleep quality for children. Education for parents regarding parenting styles and healthy sleep habits needs to be enhanced as an effort to optimally support child growth and development.]]>
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