Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran
2 Ph.D. student in Educational Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
This study aimed to validate the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Awareness Scale (MAS) in the Iranian population. Given the significant role of present-moment awareness and meta-awareness of thoughts and emotions in mental health, establishing reliable measurement tools is essential for research and clinical applications. The research utilized a descriptive psychometric design and sampled 200 residents of Tehran using convenience sampling methods. Data collection involved administering the Persian versions of the MAS translated and back-translated alongside the Experience Questionnaire (EQ) in a digital format. Data analysis was conducted using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), Pearson's correlation, and Cronbach's alpha, utilizing SPSS 24 and AMOS software. Results from CFA indicated that the three-factor structure of the MAS comprising meta-awareness, decentered awareness, and external awareness exhibited acceptable fit indices consistent with standard criteria. Convergent validity was supported by a significant correlation with the EQ (r = 0.43). The average variance extracted (AVE) for each subscale meta-awareness, decentered awareness, and environmental awareness was 0.50, 0.54, and 0.51, respectively. Internal consistency reliability of the total scale was satisfactory, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.71. In conclusion, the Persian version of the MAS demonstrates acceptable psychometric properties within the Iranian context, indicating its suitability for assessing individuals’ awareness levels. This scale can be effectively utilized in research and clinical settings to evaluate individual differences in awareness related to psychological and therapeutic interventions.
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