Mindfulness, subjective, and psychological well-being: A comparative analysis of FFMQ and MAAS measures.

This paper compares two common measures of mindfulness—the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)—in relation to subjective and psychological well-being. The analysis examines how each scale captures different aspects of mindfulness and their associations with well-being outcomes. The findings suggest that the FFMQ and MAAS assess distinct facets of mindfulness, with the FFMQ's multifaceted approach providing more nuanced insights into well-being than the single-factor MAAS. The authors conclude that the choice of mindfulness measure can significantly influence research conclusions about the relationship between mindfulness and well-being.

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Mindfulness, subjective, and psychological well-being: A comparative analysis of FFMQ and MAAS measures.