Spanish Version of the Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting Scale (IM-P)

Abstract

ObjectivesThe Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting Scale (IM-P) is a self-report questionnaire that assesses mindful parenting. The scale has a brief version of 8 items and an extended version of 31 items. The objective of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties and factorial structure of the Spanish versions of the IM-P.MethodA back-translation of the IM-P was performed by two bilingual experts in the field. A factor analysis of the instrument’s brief and extended versions was conducted, and their criterion validity was examined. Two samples were used to conduct the study (Sample 1, n = 385; Sample 2, n = 303). The factorial structure of the Spanish version of the IM-P was compared to the original version and other factor structures validated in different languages.ResultsBoth versions of the scale showed psychometric robustness, as well as a 4-factor factor structure. The results showed adequate validity and reliability of the short version of the scale compared to that of the original version. The extended version did not adequately fit the original factor structure, so we compared it to different factor structures. The results confirmed the 4-factor structure obtained by a study in Hong Kong, similar to that of the brief version. In addition, the different factors were correlated significantly in the expected direction with measures of mindfulness, parental affection, and parental stress.ConclusionsBoth versions of the scale showed the instrument’s adequate validity and reliability. Although further studies are needed, both the brief and extended versions of the Spanish adaptation of the IM-P seem suitable for understanding mindful parenting.PreregistrationThis study is not preregistered.