APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Does Mindfulness-Based Instructor Training Predict Larger Parenting Stress Reductions In Mindful Parenting Programs? Unexpected Findings from a Meta-Analysis
- Na Zhang
University of Connecticut - Yuan Lin
University of Connecticut - Qiyue Cai
Arizona State University - Hui Qi Tong
Stanford University
Abstract
This meta-analysis of 24 controlled studies of mindful parenting programs revealed a surprising result: Mindfulness-based instructor training was associated with smaller, not larger, reductions in parenting stress at post-intervention. The finding highlights the complexity of integrating mindfulness into parenting contexts and the importance of reporting and studying instructor qualifications.
