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ArticleJMIR pediatrics and parenting2021

US Parents' Acceptance of Learning About Mindfulness Practices for Parents and Children: National Cross-sectional Survey.

Mala Mathur, Bradley R Kerr, Jessica C Babal, Jens C Eickhoff, Ryan J Coller, Megan A Moreno

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Article in JMIR pediatrics and parenting, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. A Systematic Meta-Review of Mindfulness-Based and Mindfulness-Integrated Programs with Parents and Families: Evidence from Over 25 Years of Research.Clinical psychology : a publication of the Division of Clinical Psychology of the American Psychological Association · 2026
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Mala Mathur *Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7151-3637
Bradley R Kerr *Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1336-786X
Jessica C BabalDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5964-3700
Jens C EickhoffDepartment of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0525-6462
Ryan J CollerDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2657-294X
Megan A MorenoDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2767-0787

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMindfulness practices are associated with improved health and well-being for children. Few studies have assessed parents' acceptance of learning about mindfulness practices.

objectiveThis study aims to assess parents' beliefs and interest in learning about mindfulness, including from their health care provider, and differences across demographic backgrounds.

methodsWe conducted a national cross-sectional survey of parents with children aged 0-18 years in October 2018. Measures included beliefs and interest in learning about mindfulness. These measures were compared across demographic backgrounds using chi-square analysis. Multivariate linear and logistic regression analyses were used to perform adjusted comparisons between demographic backgrounds.

resultsParticipants (N=3000) were 87% (n=2621) female and 82.5% (n=2466) Caucasian. Most (n=1913, 64.2%) reported beliefs that mindfulness can be beneficial when parenting, 56.4% (n=1595) showed interest in learning about mindfulness to help their child stay healthy, and 40.8% (n=1214) reported interest in learning about mindfulness from their health care provider. Parents with a college degree 49.6% (n=444) were more likely to report interest in learning about mindfulness from a health care provider compared to those without 37.1% (n=768; P<.001). Parents interested in learning about mindfulness were more likely to be male 62.6% (n=223; P<.001). There was no significant difference in interest in learning about mindfulness from a health care provider based on race.

conclusionsThis study indicates that many parents believe mindfulness can be beneficial while parenting and are interested in learning how mindfulness could help their child stay healthy. Findings suggest there is an opportunity to educate families about mindfulness practices.

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acceptabilitychildrengeneral pediatricsmental healthmindfulnessparentingparentspediatricswell-being

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PMCPMC8596283

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