Factorial structure and psychometric adequacy of the Persian version of Interpersonal Mindfulness Questionnaire

Abstract

Background and Aim: Conscious listening not only requires maintaining attention to the external environment (i.e. the speaker), but also involves being present in one's body and observing the unapproachable and non-reactive inner experiences. The aim of this study was to evaluate the factor structure of the Persian version of the Pratscher (2018) Interpersonal Mindfulness Questionnaire, which is designed to measure individual responses in social interactions. Methods: In this descriptive-analysis study, 248 students (164 boys and 74 girls) from Tehran and Tabriz universities were selected by convenience sampling method and the Pratscher Interpersonal Mindfulness Questionnaire (2018) And Brown (2003) Response Questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analysis and SPSS software version 22 and LISREL version 8.80 were used for data analysis. Results: The results of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the four-factor model (present presence, awareness, acceptance and reaction). The convergent validity of this questionnaire with Brown (2003) Mind-Awareness Scale was very favorable (0.71). In addition, Cronbach's alpha coefficients for the general scale of mindfulness were 0.84 and the four subscales of present presence, awareness, acceptance and reaction were 0.83, 0.83, 0.88 and 0.77, respectively. Conclusion: The Pratscher Interpersonal Mindfulness Scale is a valid tool with good psychometric competence for measuring mindfulness in social interactions for use in research situations in the Iranian non-clinical population.