The role of mindful parenting in the relationship of parent and child mental health in Taiwan Chinese

Abstract

Parental stress increases child behaviour problems, and mindful parenting is suggested to be a potential moderator. The aim of this study was to explore the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting (IM-P) scale in Taiwan Chinese and investigate the relationship of mindful parenting with parent and child mental health. Exploratory factor analysis and moderation analysis were examined in a sample (N = 201) of parents in Taiwan. A three-factor structure was found with adequate internal consistency. Significant correlations were found between mindful parenting, parental stress, child behaviour problems, and social support from family. Non-judgmental acceptance of the child as a sub-scale of mindful parenting was a significant moderator of the relationship between parental stress and child behaviour problems. Mindful parenting should be further promoted in social work practice and research so that more Chinese families can benefit. 亲职压力会增加儿童行为问题, 静观教养是其中一个可能的中介变项。本研究目的为探讨人际亲职静观量表 (IM-P) 的心理测量特性, 并了解静观教养, 父母精神健康与儿童精神健康的关系。本研究以201位台湾的父母为样本, 採用探索性因子分析法及中介分析的统计方法。结果显示 IM-P 呈现三因子结构, 具内部一致性。静观教养与亲职压力, 儿童行为问题以及社会支持有显著的相关性。IM-P 的因素对孩子不加批判接纳在亲职压力及儿童行为问题的关系上成为中介变项。静观教养在社会工作实务及研究上应加强推广, 让更多华人家庭受益。