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Is mindfulness a noticeable quality? Development and validation of the observed mindfulness measure
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Barlett, L and Martin, AJ and Bruno, R and Kilpatrick, M and Sanderson, Kristy and Neil, AL, Is mindfulness a noticeable quality? Development and validation of the observed mindfulness measure, Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 44, (1) pp. 165-185. ISSN 0882-2689 (2021) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1007/s10862-021-09936-6
Abstract
This paper presents the psychometric development of a new observer-report research questionnaire for assessing aspects of an individual’s mindfulness that are noticeable to others. Items from five established self-report mindfulness scales were re-worded for observer-report, and 30 were endorsed for potential inclusion by an expert panel (n = 5). Factor analytic and item response theory models were used to test item and scale psychometrics with data (N = 494) in three independent samples. A nine-item, three-factor scale with good fit indices was determined (RMSEA = 0.04, CFI = 0.99, TLI = 0.99). The instrument provides an overall score for observed mindful behaviours and subscale scores for observed attentiveness, awareness and acceptance. Within-subject test–retest reliability was strong (ICC 0.91) and agreement between observed mindful behaviours and self-reported mindfulness was adequate (ICC 0.45). Validity tests showed concordance between the new scale and self-reported mindfulness within the selected nomological network constructs (emotional intelligence, empathy and avoidant behaviours). Responsiveness was indicated but unconfirmed in data from a randomized controlled trial of low-dose mindfulness training. The Observed Mindfulness Measure (OMM) is a quantitative instrument that can provide an additional data source to strengthen self-reported findings in mindfulness research. With some further refinement this new instrument can advance research into whether and how mindfulness training might make a noticeable difference in social and organizational domains.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | mindfulness, social behaviour, measurement, psychometrics, observer-reports |
Research Division: | Psychology |
Research Group: | Applied and developmental psychology |
Research Field: | Testing, assessment and psychometrics |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Public health (excl. specific population health) |
Objective Field: | Behaviour and health |
UTAS Author: | Barlett, L (Mrs Larissa Bartlett) |
UTAS Author: | Martin, AJ (Professor Angela Martin) |
UTAS Author: | Bruno, R (Associate Professor Raimondo Bruno) |
UTAS Author: | Kilpatrick, M (Dr Michelle Kilpatrick) |
UTAS Author: | Sanderson, Kristy (Associate Professor Kristy Sanderson) |
UTAS Author: | Neil, AL (Associate Professor Amanda Neil) |
ID Code: | 149780 |
Year Published: | 2021 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 1 |
Deposited By: | Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre |
Deposited On: | 2022-04-12 |
Last Modified: | 2022-05-23 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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