A brief mindfulness- and compassion-based parenting programme delivered via instant messaging: Results and implications from two randomised controlled trials on reducing parental stress.
Appl Psychol Health Well Being December 1, 2025 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.70094 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractTwo randomized controlled trials tested a brief mindfulness- and compassion-based parenting program delivered via instant messaging. The program reduced parental stress in both trials compared to control conditions. The authors suggest that this low-intensity, scalable format can effectively support parents, though they note limitations including self-reported outcomes and short follow-up periods.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Parents |
| Intervention | Mindfulness- and compassion-based parenting programme |
| Key finding | A brief mindfulness- and compassion-based parenting programme delivered via instant messaging reduced parental stress in two randomized controlled trials. |
Abstract
A brief mindfulness- and compassion-based parenting programme delivered via instant messaging: Results and implications from two randomised controlled trials on reducing parental stress.