Publication Date

2025

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Ogg, Julia A.

Degree Name

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)

Legacy Department

Department of Psychology

Abstract

Incorporating themes from general mindfulness practices, the concept of mindful parenting teaches parents to bring present centered attention and awareness to their interaction with their child. For parents of all children, but especially children who may exhibit more challenging behaviors or attention deficit/hyperactive symptoms, the practice of mindful parenting may be especially useful. Using data collected from parents of children ages 5-8 (n = 179), results of the current study suggest significant positive associations between mindful parenting and supporting good behavior and limit setting, and a negative association with parental over-reactivity. Parent emotion regulation served as a mediator between mindful parenting and parental limit setting as well as between mindful parenting and parental over-reactivity. Additionally, parent emotion regulation was found to be a significant mediator between mindful parenting and child outcomes. Child ADHD symptoms were found to have a positive association with parent emotion regulation difficulty, regardless of mindful parenting levels. Implications of this study for research and practice are discussed.

Extent

108 pages

Language

en

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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