Previous research has shown that mindful parenting is positively associated with the healthy development of adolescents. However, few studies have examined this phenomenon from the perspective of positive youth development. Based on the positive youth development framework and self-determination theory, this study sought to investigate the roles of self-compassion and basic psychological needs satisfaction in the association between mindful parenting and positive youth development. A total of 687 Chinese adolescents (339 boys, Mage = 14.43, SDage = 1.57) were recruited and invited to completed...