Mindfulness Moderates the Association of Affiliate Stigma With Depressive Symptoms Among Parents of Children With Moderate to Severe Intellectual Disability
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: BACKGROUND: This cross-sectional study examined whether mindfulness moderated the association of affiliate stigma with depressive symptoms among mothers and fathers of children with moderate to severe intellectual disability. METHODS: Questionnaire data were collected from 194 mothers and 182 fathers (55% and 47% of those aged between 41 and 50 years, respectively) from 233 families with children with moderate to severe intellectual disability (mean age = 10.55 years; 27% female) from Hong Kong, China. RESULTS: Regression analyses revealed that affiliate stigma was less strongly associated with depressive symptoms among more mindful mothers and fathers. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlighted the relevance of stigma to understanding the depressive symptoms of parents of children with intellectual disability and the potential utility of targeting mindfulness to support these parents.
DOI: 10.1111/jar.70338
Institution: Education University of Hong Kong
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,600
OpenAlex ID: W7225821059