The Role of Parenting Self-Efficacy and Mindful Parenting in Enhancing Psychological Well-Being among Parents Raising Children with Developmental Disabilities.

Abstract

Background: This study focused on the parenting of developmentally delayed children by exploring the abilities of parents, as well as their self-trust, confidence, mindfulness, and sanity. Self-trust and efficacy are believed to serve as a predictor of psychological well-being in the specified demographic group. Furthermore, it is hypothesized that mindful parenting will play a mediating role between parent’s efficacy and mental health.
Method: It was a cross-sectional study investigating the relationship between variables under interest. Eighty-five parents (30-50 years) of developmentally delayed children were included in this study. After following the inclusion and exclusion criteria with the specifications of age therapy sessions and education, the parents underwent specific measuring tools like Bangor mindful parenting scale, the parental self-efficacy scale; and the mental Well-being scale. The demographic data of all the individuals were also recorded.
Results: The outcomes showed a positive and significant relationship between mindful parenting and mental well-being. It was also found that Mindful parenting was found to be a significant mediator between Parenting self-efficacy and mental well-being. Further, Mindful parenting has a positive significant relationship with mental well-being. The results of this study will assist the design of mental health education-based interventions and counseling sessions aimed at supporting mothers and fathers of children with special needs.