An Alternative Way in the Parent-Child Relationship: Mindful Parenting

OpenAlex · İngilizce

It is known that the relationship established between parent and child will have an impact on the mental health of both the individual and the society. Many information, ways and methods can be followed to ensure that the relationship in question is healthy. Mindfulness-based studies, which we frequently encounter today, find a place in the parent-child relationship. In this study, the aim is to discuss the concept of "mindful parenting", which has not been widely studied in the national literature yet. In this way, it would be beneficial to state that there can be an alternative way in parent-child relationship. By benefiting from the studies on this subject, the concept has been dealt with theoretically and practically and presented in a review. It is thought that the introduction of the concept will contribute to the studies on conscious-mindful parenting in our country. Within the scope of the study, respectively; the definition of the concept of mindful parenting, what it is based on, its sub-dimensions, the measurability and evaluation of mindful parenting, its reflections on parents and children are discussed. At the last stage of the study, suggestions for researchers and practitioners were given along with the studies in our country.