The Relationship Between Psychological Flexibility and Parental Reflective Functioning, and Their Association With Parental Stress

Katherine M. Freeman, Christopher W. Hobson, Victoria M. Samuel, School of Psychology, Cardiff University

Published online on June 12, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Family Issues, Ahead of Print.
The present study aimed to explore the relationship between psychological flexibility (PF), parental reflective functioning (PRF) and their independent associations with parental stress. PF is described as the process of noticing and accepting thoughts ...