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Mindfulness In Parenting Questionnaire (MIPQ): Development and Validation of a Measure of Mindful Parenting
Mindfulness
  • Stacey McCaffrey, Nova Southeastern University
  • David Reitman, Nova Southeastern University
  • Ryan A. Black, Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psych Studies
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2017
Disciplines
Abstract/Excerpt

The aim of the present study was to develop and psychometrically evaluate a measure of mindful parenting (the Mindfulness In Parenting Questionnaire (MIPQ)) for use with parents of children and adolescents, ranging in age from 2- to 16-years-old. Content experts assisted in item development, and cognitive interviewing was used to revise the measure. Parents (N = 203) completed the preliminary MIPQ along with measures of parenting style, parenting practices, and mindfulness. The contemporary psychometrics approach known as the item response theory (IRT) was used to evaluate the MIPQ. Results yielded two dimensions, each of which was measured optimally using the partial credit model. The two dimensions, mindful discipline and being in the moment with the child, explained 42.3 and 43.4 % of the variance, respectively. Correlations between the MIPQ and parenting style, parenting practices, practice of mindfulness, and participant demographics provided support for construct validity. The MIPQ exhibited a positive and weak correlation with the MAAS, indicating that interpersonal and intrapersonal mindfulness are related yet separate and distinct constructs. Limitations and directions for future research are discussed.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-016-0596-7
Citation Information
Stacey McCaffrey, David Reitman and Ryan A. Black. "Mindfulness In Parenting Questionnaire (MIPQ): Development and Validation of a Measure of Mindful Parenting" Mindfulness Vol. 8 Iss. 1 (2017) p. 232 - 246 ISSN: 1868-8535
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/david-reitman/255/