Evaluating the Factor Structure of Each Facet of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Nearly all studies treat the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire as five independent scales (one measuring each of the five facets), yet almost no methodological work has examined the psychometric structure of the facets independently. We address this gap using factor analytic methods.

Methods

Exploratory and confirmatory factor models were fit to item response data from a sample of 522 adults recruited online. Findings were replicated in a sample of 454 adults receiving aftercare for substance use disorder.

Results

Parallel analysis suggested multiple factors for all five facets, in both samples. Exploratory factor models suggested the presence of method factors on the acting with awareness (items using the term "distraction") and describing facets (items

SUBMITTER: Pelham WE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7041801 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature