Validation and psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI)
Counselling Psychology Quarterly February 26, 2025 Vivien Iacob, Cláudia Carmo, Soraia Garcês et al. 1 citation
A Portuguese version of the Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI) short form was developed and tested in two studies. The first study with 337 participants assessed internal consistency, reliability, and factorial validity through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The second study with 150 participants in an Interculturality and Mindfulness program examined convergent and concurrent validity, temporal stability, and sensitivity to change. The Portuguese FMI showed high internal consistency (ω = 0.87) and a unidimensional factor structure. The findings support the instrument's satisfactory psychometric qualities for measuring mindfulness in the Portuguese population.