Cited by 96Mindfulness and Compassion InterventionsFamily Dynamics and RelationshipsAttachment and Relationship Dynamics

An initial evaluation of a mindful parenting program

Altmaier, Elizabeth, Maloney, Raelynn·2007·Journal of Clinical Psychology

Abstract

A growing number of children are experiencing marital transition. The effects of divorce on children have typically been considered deleterious, although factors can buffer the difficulty of postdivorce adjustment. One of these factors is a positive relationship with a parental figure. Unfortunately, divorce often overwhelms parents with a series of changes that compromise their parenting skills. One new approach to improving parenting after divorce is mindful parenting, which aims to enhance interpersonal and emotional connection in the parent-child relationship. This program is intended to facilitate parents' self-awareness, their mindfulness, and their intentionality in responding to their child's needs. The present study reports on the implementation of the Mindful Parenting Program, delivered in two groups to 12 recently divorced parents with preschool-aged children. Program effectiveness was conducted on two levels. First, mindfulness measured by the Toronto Mindfulness Scale revealed significant increases over the intervention and posttest period. Second, in-home behavioral observations conducted pre- and postintervention revealed no changes in parent-child relationships. These findings are discussed within the larger context of facilitating effective parenting postdivorce.

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Authors
Altmaier, E., & Maloney, R.
Affiliations
University of Iowa (US)
Corresponding author
Maloney, Raelynn
Venue
Journal of Clinical Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2007-10-30
Volume
63
Issue
12
Pages
1231-1238
ISSN
  • 0021-9762 (ISSN-L)
  • 1097-4679
OpenAlex
W1973826272
Cited by
96
References
12
Citations by year
2025: 6 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 7 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 9 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 6 · 2012: 5
FWCI
3.99
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Keywords
mindful parenting, divorce, parent-child relationship, mindfulness, self-awareness, preschool children
MeSH terms
Psychology, Child, Child, Preschool, Divorce, Emotions, Female, Humans, Male, Parent-Child Relations, Parents, Self Concept, Stress, Psychological, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Parenting, Program Development

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