The development of the Metacognition Assessment interview: instrument description, factor structure and reliability in a non-clinical sample.

Background: Metacognition is a multi-facet psychological construct; deficits in metacognitive abilities are associated to low social functioning, low quality of life, psychopathology, and symptoms. The aim of this study was to describe and develop a valid and reliable interview for assessing metacognition.

Methods: The semi-structured interview, based on the author's theory model of the metacognition construct, is described.