The Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Relaxation, Meditation, and Mindfulness Experiences Questionnaire Utilized Among Patients with Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran.
Asma Najmadini, Radhwan Hussein Ibrahim, Xiaoqian Yu, Alireza Malakoutikhah, Mansooreh Azizzadeh Forouzi, Bander Balkhi, Mahlagha Dehghan
Journal of Religion and Health April 1, 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-024-02154-w (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Cross-sectional study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Iranian cancer patients |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Cancer Psychometric Relaxation |
| Key findings | The Persian version of the RMMtm 3.1 questionnaire demonstrates strong psychometric properties, with a six-factor solution explaining 72.387% of the variance and satisfactory confirmatory factor analysis indices. |
Abstract
Mindfulness is increasingly recognized as an effective strategy for managing chronic illnesses and improving mental well-being in cancer patients. This study sought to adapt and validate a Persian version of Relaxation, Meditation, and Mindfulness Experiences Tracker Questionnaire trait month 3.1″ (P-RMMtm 3.1) for use with Iranian cancer patients. This cross-sectional study was conducted in several hospitals affiliated with Kerman University of Medical Sciences in southeastern Iran. Validity and reliability tests were administered between March and December 2023. Results showed strong psychometric properties, with a six-factor solution explaining 72.387% of the variance. The identified factors were mindful transcendence, mindful relaxation, mindful emotion, mindful focus/awareness, mindful quiet, and mindful action. Confirmatory factor analysis indices were generally satisfactory (χ2/d.f. = 2.253, RMSEA = 0.079, GFI = 0.833, CFI = 0.923, and IFI = 0.924). Cronbach's alpha values for the RMMtm 3.1 factors ranged from 0.802 to 0.89. In conclusion, the Persian version of RMMtm 3.1 is a reliable instrument for assessing relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness experiences in Iranian cancer patients. Its concise format makes it suitable for future research with this population.
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| Construct Validity of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire in Meditating and Nonmeditating Samples Experienced meditators and nonmeditating comparison groups | 2008 | Cross-sectional study | |
| Neural Correlates of Dispositional Mindfulness During Affect Labeling Adult participants | 2007 | Observational cross-sectional | n = 27 |
| Assessing mindfulness in children and adolescents: Development and validation of the Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM). School-aged children and adolescents | 2011 | Cross-sectional validation study | n = 1,413 |
| Mindfulness and self-compassion as predictors of psychological wellbeing in long-term meditators and matched nonmeditators Experienced meditators and demographically matched nonmeditators | 2012 | Cross-sectional study | n = 152 |
| Mechanisms of Action in the Inverse Relationship Between Mindfulness and Psychological Distress Undergraduates | 2008 | Cross-sectional, correlational |
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