The factor structure of the Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ): Reply to Bouso et al., 2016.
Frederick S. Barrett, Roland R. Griffiths
Hum Psychopharmacol 2017 DOI: 10.1002/hup.2564 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Reply or commentary Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Mystical experience |
| Keywords | Deep spiritual phenomena Mystical encounters Ineffable experiences Psychometrics Reliable measurement Psychometric properties Validation Multi-factor model Consistency Effectiveness Underlying structure Dimensions Facets Meq Mystical experience questionnaire Tool Instrument Spiritual assessment Assessing spiritual phenomena Measuring spiritual experiences Spiritual measurement Spiritual evaluation |
| Citations | 12 |
| Key points | Argues that Bouso et al.'s (2016) critique of the MEQ's factor structure is flawed and that the original factor structure remains valid. Proposes that their own analysis more accurately reflects the questionnaire's dimensions. |
Abstract
The factor structure of the Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ): Reply to Bouso et al., 2016.