Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire
FFMQMultidimensional Mindfulness
39 items
2006
α 0.75–0.91
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Baer, R.A., Smith, G.T., Hopkins, J., Krietemeyer, J., & Toney, L.
What it measures
A comprehensive multidimensional measure of mindfulness derived from factor analyses of five existing instruments. Captures five distinct mindfulness facets. Widely used as a detailed alternative to the MAAS in MBI research.
Representative items
- When I'm walking, I deliberately notice the sensations of my body moving. (Observing)
- I'm good at finding words to describe my feelings. (Describing)
- When I do things, my mind wanders off and I'm easily distracted. (R, Acting with Awareness)
- I tell myself that I shouldn't be feeling the way I'm feeling. (R, Non-Judging)
- I perceive my feelings and emotions without having to react to them. (Non-Reactivity)
Citation
Baer, R.A., Smith, G.T., Hopkins, J., Krietemeyer, J., & Toney, L. (2006). Using self-report assessment methods to explore facets of mindfulness. Assessment, 13(1), 27–45.