Comparison of the effectiveness of schema-based parenting style with need-centered mind-conscious parenting style in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression in single-parent families

Ghasemi, Ali; Atashpour, Seyedhamid; Sajjadian, Ilenaz

doi:10.22038/mjms.2021.19034

Comparison of the effectiveness of schema-based parenting style with need-centered mind-conscious parenting style in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression in single-parent families

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Ali Ghasemi ¹

Seyedhamid Atashpour ²

Ilenaz Sajjadian ³

¹ PhD Student in Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch, (Khorasgan)

² Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran

³ Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan)

10.22038/mjms.2021.19034

Abstract

Perpuse: Parenting is a natural process for parents, but due to attachment style and inappropriate parenting patterns, it may not be done properly and may cause stress, anxiety and depression. Therefore, according to the theoretical framework of each parenting method, there are different styles and according to the variables of each parenting style, there is a different effectiveness. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of schema / need-based parenting style with mindful parenting style on reducing stress, anxiety and depression in single parents.
Method: The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test and control group and the statistical population was 1730 single parents in 1396 in Isfahan city. Three groups (control, schema-based / need-based training and mindfulness training) were assigned. DASS-42 questionnaire was used to measure the research variables. Duplicates were analyzed.
Results: Based on the results, it was found that parenting style education in both groups had a significant effect on reducing stress, depression and anxiety of single parents and this effect remained in the follow-up stage. Was.
Conclusion: Considering the significant validity of schema / need-based parenting method on reducing depression, stress and anxiety of single parents, the use of this parenting method is recommended to educators, parents and mothers, especially single parents.

Keywords

Parenting

Schema

Mindfulness

Depression

Anxiety

Stress