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- This research validated the Persian version of the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) specifically for Iranian women diagnosed with breast cancer.
- A study involving 229 women demonstrated that the MAAS had a strong one-factor structure and correlated negatively with anxiety, depression, and stress, indicating good divergent validity.
- Additionally, a positive relationship was found between MAAS scores and general self-efficacy, suggesting that higher mindfulness is associated with greater self-confidence in this population.
Article Abstract
Background: Breast cancer is now the most significant health issue in women, threatening diverse aspects of human health, including mental health and cognitive function. This research aimed to validate the Persian version of Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) in Iranian women with breast cancer.
Methods: We gathered data on 229 women with breast cancer in Tehran through convenience sampling. They completed a demographic questionnaire, the Persian version of MAAS, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and DASS-21. SPSS-22 analyzed the Pearson correlation between the Persian version of MAAS, general self-efficacy, and DASS-21. Also, LISREL 8.8 was used to analyze the internal structure of the MAAS.
Results: Findings from the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) showed that the model with one factor fits well with the data (χ=4.29 (=0.36); SRMR=0.058; CFI=1.0; NFI=0.91; IFI=0.95; RFI=0.97; GFI=0.90; RMSEA=0.069). Significant negative correlations were found between MAAS and DASS-21 scores for anxiety (r=-0.51), depression (r=-0.48) and stress (r=-0.49), indicating an acceptable divergent validity. There was also a positive relationship between MAAS and general self-efficacy (r=0.37; <0.01).
Conclusion: The Persian version of MAAS seems to be a valid scale for evaluating the extent of mindfulness of Iranian women with breast cancer.
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