Abstract

This study investigates the current levels of mindful parenting among parents of adolescents in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi (N = 481). Data were collected using the 24-item Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting Scale (IMPS). The results indicate that the overall level of parental mindfulness is relatively high (M = 3.59). Among the five components assessed, listening with full attention, non-judgmental acceptance, and compassion scored highly, whereas self-regulation emerged as the lowest-scoring dimension. Demographic analyses reveal that while parental mindfulness does not differ significantly by gender, it is significantly associated with family structure, occupational position, work autonomy, and economic status. These findings align with previous international research, highlighting the role of family resources and social context in shaping and fostering parental mindfulness.

Keywords: Adolescents, family resources, iM-P scale, mindfulness, parental mindfulness, parenting.