Document Type : Original Article
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Ministerial Ethics Committee
This study aims to examine the relationship between perceived parental bonding and parental self-efficacy in mothers of toddlers, with a focus on the mediating role of mindful parenting. Perceived parental bonding refers to a mother's experience of her own parents' parenting style during childhood, while parental self-efficacy relates to her belief in her ability to raise her child effectively. Given the critical role of early childhood in child development, understanding the factors influencing the quality of parenting is of great importance.
This is a correlational and applied research project, and structural equation modeling (SEM) using AMOS software will be employed for data analysis. The study population includes mothers of 2- to 3-year-old children living in Tehran in 2025, selected through purposive and voluntary sampling. Data will be collected using three standardized self-report questionnaires: the Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI), the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC), and the Mindful Parenting Questionnaire (MIPQ).
The findings of this research are expected to enhance understanding of the intergenerational transmission of parenting styles, highlight the importance of mindful parenting, and provide insight into strategies for improving parental self-efficacy. Ultimately, the study may contribute to the design of effective interventions to support parental mental health, strengthen parent-child relationships, and promote healthy child development.