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The self-efficacy for regular meditation practice scale (SERMS): Development and psychometric validation.

Carly A Hunt¹, Janelle E Letzen¹, Dana Direnzo²

¹Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA.

Journal of Health Psychology

|September 30, 2024

Summary

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This study introduces the Self-Efficacy for Regular Meditation Practice Scale (SERMS). The new scale measures confidence in maintaining consistent meditation practice and its benefits, aiding behavior change research.

Keywords:

health behavior change home practice meditation mindfulness self-efficacy

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Science
Psychology
Health and Wellness

Background:

Meditation offers documented health benefits, but consistent practice remains a challenge.
Domain-specific self-efficacy is a key factor in health behavior change, yet its role in meditation is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate the Self-Efficacy for Regular Meditation Practice Scale (SERMS).
To assess confidence in regular meditation practice, including its benefits and necessary support systems.

Main Methods:

Online surveys were administered to participants at baseline and 1-week follow-up.
Exploratory factor analysis (n=249) and confirmatory factor analysis (n=249) were used to establish the scale's structure.
The scale was evaluated for validity and test-retest reliability.

Main Results:

A three-factor structure emerged, encompassing self-efficacy for benefiting from meditation, persisting in practice, and obtaining support.
The Self-Efficacy for Regular Meditation Practice Scale (SERMS) demonstrated promising validity and test-retest reliability.
The findings support SERMS as a valuable tool for measuring meditation self-efficacy.

Conclusions:

The developed SERMS is a reliable and valid measure for assessing self-efficacy in regular meditation practice.
This scale can facilitate further research into the adoption and maintenance of meditation behaviors.
Understanding self-efficacy is crucial for interventions aimed at promoting consistent meditation practice.