Interoceptive awareness in a Southeastern US college sample: validation of the multidimensional assessment of interoceptive awareness - version 2.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness, version 2 (MAIA-2) is a commonly utilized self-report instrument to assess individuals' ability to perceive bodily sensations. The MAIA-2 has displayed variable psychometric properties across samples. Thus, we examine the psychometric properties of the MAIA-2 in a Southeastern United States college sample.

Participants

Our studies consisted of 710 (study 1) and 66 (study 2) college students.

Methods

Study 1 used a cross-sectional research design where we investigated the factor structure, and measurement invariance (e.g., measured similarly across genders). Study 2 examined the test-retest reliability across a three-week period.

Results

The MAIA-2 displayed adequate to good internal consisten

SUBMITTER: Chapman HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11348765 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature