Reducing parenting stress in Chinese parents of children with learning disabilities with a mindful parenting program: A randomized controlled trial

IF 2.9 2区医学 Q1 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Research in Developmental Disabilities Pub Date : 2024-07-03 DOI:10.1016/j.ridd.2024.104794

Yaqian Tan , Renhui Lyu , Shuang Lu

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Abstract

Background

Parents raising children with Learning Disabilities (LDs) often face multiple challenges and high levels of parenting stress, especially in societies with intense academic competitions. Mindful parenting (MP) is an emerging approach that brings mindful awareness to parent–child interactions and is found effective in reducing parenting stress in various parent populations.

Aims

This study examined the effectivenesss of an 8-week online MP program on Chinese parents of children with LDs.

Methods and procedures

A MP program was adapted and implemented in an online format with 69 parents of children with LDs. A randomized controlled trial design was used to examine the efficacy of the mindful parenting group compared with a wait-list control group. Parenting stress, mindful parenting and self-compassion were assessed pre- and post-intervention.

Outcomes and results

Compared with the wait-list control group, the MP group participants showed decreased parenting stress (d = 0.62, p < 0.05), improved mindful parenting (d = 0.63, p < 0.05), and increased self-compassion (d = 0.61, p < 0.05).

Conclusions and implications

These findings support the effectiveness of an online MP intervention in reducing parenting stress and increasing mindful parenting and self-compassion among Chinese parents of children with LDs. The behavioral and intrapersonal aspects of MP are more amenable to improvement, whereas the attitudinal and interpersonal aspects, particularly non-judgmental acceptance and compassion towards the child, are resistant to change. Future studies should explore strategies to enhance these attitudinal aspects and interpersonal processes of MP.

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用正念养育计划减轻有学习障碍儿童的中国父母的养育压力：随机对照试验

背景：养育学习障碍儿童（LDs）的父母往往面临着多重挑战和高水平的养育压力，尤其是在学业竞争激烈的社会中。正念养育（MP）是一种新兴的方法，它将正念意识引入到亲子互动中，并被发现能有效减轻不同父母群体的养育压力。目的：本研究探讨了为期8周的正念养育在线课程对中国学习障碍儿童父母的影响：本研究对MP课程进行了改编，并以在线的形式对69名LD儿童的家长进行了培训。采用随机对照试验设计，考察正念养育组与等待对照组相比的效果。对干预前后的养育压力、正念养育和自我同情进行了评估：与等待对照组相比，"正念养育 "小组参与者的养育压力有所减轻（d = 0.62，p 结论和影响：这些研究结果表明，在线 MP 干预能有效减轻育儿压力，并提高中国父母在养育 LD 儿童时的正念和自我同情能力。正念养育的行为和人际方面更容易得到改善，而态度和人际方面，尤其是对孩子的非评判性接纳和同情，则难以改变。今后的研究应探讨如何加强这些态度和人际交往过程的策略。

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Research in Developmental Disabilities Multiple-

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5.50

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178

期刊介绍： Research In Developmental Disabilities is aimed at publishing original research of an interdisciplinary nature that has a direct bearing on the remediation of problems associated with developmental disabilities. Manuscripts will be solicited throughout the world. Articles will be primarily empirical studies, although an occasional position paper or review will be accepted. The aim of the journal will be to publish articles on all aspects of research with the developmentally disabled, with any methodologically sound approach being acceptable.