Assessment of the mind-body connection: preliminary psychometric evidence for a new self-report questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

While interoceptive self-report scales provide a foundation for measuring the mind-body connection, they variably consider other important factors that could influence interpretations of internal bodily sensations and perceptions related to mind-body integration. The proposed Body-Mind Connection Questionnaire (BMCQ) aimed to operationalise the notion that this construct involves three major components: (a) Interoceptive Attention, (b) Sensation-Emotion Articulation, and (c) Body-Mind Values.

Methods

Following panel review and piloting with the target population, the developed BMCQ was evaluated in 316 participants (189 identifying as female) aged 18-50 (M_Age=30.78), alongside established self-report measures of interoceptive sensibility, body awareness

SUBMITTER: Van Bael K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10557351 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature