Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale

The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) is a psychological tool used to measure an individual's mindfulness level, assessing their ability to maintain attention and awareness in daily life.

Yes, the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale is both reliable and valid. Extensive research, including studies by Brown and Ryan, has demonstrated its high internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and validity in various populations.

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The MAAS score is interpreted by adding the ratings of all items, with a higher total indicating a higher level of mindfulness. Lower scores suggest a tendency towards less mindfulness and being more distracted or automatic in daily activities.