Persian Mentalized Affectivity Scale (MAS): Reliability, Validity, and Cultural Considerations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mentalization and emotion regulation are increasingly recognized as key factors in the development and persistence of psychological disorders. Mentalized affectivity, an integrative construct encompassing both, reflects an individual's capacity to reflect upon and regulate emotions. Despite the growing interest in this construct, cross-cultural validation of its measurement remains limited. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Mentalized Affectivity Scale (MAS) in an Iranian adult sample.

Methods

A total of 923 participants were recruited through convenience sampling and divided into two independent samples (N₁ = 473, N₂ = 450). In addition to the MAS, measures assessing emotion regulation an

SUBMITTER: Jafarpoor F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12451027 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature