Heapy, C., Norman, P. orcid.org/0000-0002-5892-0470, Emerson, L.-M. et al. (3 more authors) (2021) Is parental mindfulness associated with quality of life and itch intensity in children with psoriasis and eczema and well-being in parents? Mindfulness, 12 (11). pp. 2707-2717. ISSN 1868-8527
Abstract
Objectives
Childhood psoriasis and eczema negatively impact the well-being of children and their parents. Identifying variables that protect against, or reduce, the negative impact of these skin conditions could greatly improve the lives of children with these skin conditions and their parents. We therefore aimed to investigate whether higher levels of parental dispositional mindfulness are associated with lower levels of psychological distress and better quality of life in children with psoriasis or eczema and their parents.
Methods
Children with psoriasis or eczema (n = 180, M age = 10.22, females = 108) and their parents (n = 210, M age = 39.97, females = 183) were recruited from social media and NHS dermatology clinics in the UK. Parents completed questionnaires assessing dispositional mindfulness, parental stress, psychological distress (depression, anxiety, general stress), and quality of life related to their child’s skin condition. Children completed questionnaires assessing quality of life related to their skin condition and pruritus (itch intensity).
Results
Parental dispositional mindfulness explained significant amounts of variance in parental stress, parent depression, parent anxiety, parent general stress, and both parent and child quality of life. These relationships were not moderated by skin condition.
Conclusion
Parental dispositional mindfulness is associated with better well-being in parents of children with psoriasis or eczema, and their children. Mindfulness-based interventions for parents may be beneficial for improving well-being in both children with skin conditions and their parents.
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Keywords: | Children; Mindfulness; Psoriasis; Eczema; Stress; Psychodermatology |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Department of Psychology (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Association (PAPAA) 152224 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 26 Oct 2021 09:12 |
Last Modified: | 26 Oct 2021 09:12 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Nature |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s12671-021-01733-2 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:179609 |