Abstract
We investigated the psychometric properties of a Chinese version of Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) in a non-clinical
student sample. The Chinese FFMQ demonstrated acceptable internal consistency and the test-retest reliability. Confirmatory
factor analysis provided support for the five-factor model. Four of these facets (describing, acting with awareness, non-judging
and non-reacting) were shown to have incremental validity in the prediction of depression and anxiety. Our findings suggest
that the Chinese version of the FFMQ has acceptable psychometric properties and is a valid instrument for the assessment of
mindfulness.
student sample. The Chinese FFMQ demonstrated acceptable internal consistency and the test-retest reliability. Confirmatory
factor analysis provided support for the five-factor model. Four of these facets (describing, acting with awareness, non-judging
and non-reacting) were shown to have incremental validity in the prediction of depression and anxiety. Our findings suggest
that the Chinese version of the FFMQ has acceptable psychometric properties and is a valid instrument for the assessment of
mindfulness.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-6
- DOI 10.1007/s12671-011-0050-9
- Authors
- Yu-Qin Deng, Beijing Key Laboratory of Learning and Cognition, Department of Psychology, Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100048 China
- Xing-Hua Liu, Beijing Key Laboratory of Learning and Cognition, Department of Psychology, Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100048 China
- Marcus A. Rodriguez, Department of Psychology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Chun-Yan Xia, Beijing Key Laboratory of Learning and Cognition, Department of Psychology, Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100048 China
- Journal Mindfulness
- Online ISSN 1868-8535
- Print ISSN 1868-8527