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¹Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Bergen, Christiesgate 12, Bergen, Norway. Ingrid.dundas@uib.no

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The Norwegian version of the Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) demonstrates reliable psychometric properties for assessing mindfulness. This validated tool is suitable for research in Norway, aiding in the study of mindfulness aspects and their changes over time.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychometrics

Background:

Mindfulness is a key psychological construct with growing research interest.
Validated instruments are crucial for cross-cultural psychological research.
The Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) is a widely used measure of mindfulness.

Purpose of the Study:

To adapt and validate the Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) for the Norwegian population.
To assess the psychometric properties of the Norwegian FFMQ.
To examine the relationship between the FFMQ and other psychological measures.

Main Methods:

Three studies were conducted with a total of 792 university students.
Confirmatory factor analyses were used to evaluate the FFMQ's factor structure.
Correlations were calculated between FFMQ scores, the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), and various psychological health indicators.

Main Results:

The Norwegian FFMQ exhibited an acceptable five-factor structure.
FFMQ scores showed significant positive correlations with its subscales and significant negative correlations with the MAAS.
FFMQ total scores were inversely correlated with neuroticism, rumination, negative thinking, emotion regulation difficulties, and depression.

Conclusions:

The Norwegian FFMQ possesses acceptable psychometric properties for use in Norway.
The FFMQ is recommended for research, particularly for differentiating mindfulness aspects and tracking changes.
The 'Observe' subscale's relationship with psychological health may become clearer with increased mindfulness training.