Introduction. The aim of this study is to identify which types of parenting styles are associated with optimal results in the psychological well-being of university students in Extremadura. The participants were 400 students from Extremadura, aged between 18 and 30 years, 80% of them women and 20% men. Parenting styles were classified into three types according to Darling and Steinberg: commitment, psychological autonomy, and behavioral control. For the dimensions of psychological well-being, six were used according to Ryff: positive relationships, self-acceptance, personal growth, purpose in life, mastery of the environment, and autonomy. Method. Regression analysis and discriminant analysis were performed to test the associations between students' parenting styles and psychological well-being. Results. The results show direct significant relationships between parenting styles and psychological well-being. Discussion or Conclusion. The commitment dimension of parenting styles interacted with a higher level of psychological well-being in young people. On the other hand, no significant relationships were found between behavioral control and psychological well-being.