Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Family Relations, cilt.74, sa.5, ss.2411-2431, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus)
Objective: This study explored the relationship between perceived stress and parental burnout in mothers of children aged 4 to 6 years, with a focus on the roles of coparenting and mindful parenting. Background: Coparenting and mindful parenting are two strategies that may buffer the impact of stress, yet their specific roles in mitigating parental burnout are not fully understood. Method: A cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted involving 834 mothers in Türkiye (mean age = 35.2 years, SD = 3.9 years) who had children aged 4 to 6 years. Participants completed the Perceived Stress Scale, Parental Burnout Assessment, Coparenting Scale, and Mindfulness in Parenting Questionnaire. Results: Findings showed a significant negative relationship between perceived stress levels and parental burnout. Perceived stress directly related to parental burnout and had indirect effects through coparenting (10.26%) and mindful parenting (10.99%), which together explained more than 20% of the total association observed in the model, indicating that these parenting processes may statistically mediate, but not causally determine, the link between perceived stress and parental burnout. Conclusion: Coparenting and mindful parenting may be associated with a reduction in the relationship between stress and parental burnout. Implications: Enhancing coparenting and mindful parenting strategies in family support programs could help alleviate stress and improve parental well-being.