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Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of Mindful Attention Awareness Scale in a Group of Adolescents

Ergen Yaş Grubunda Bilinçli Farkındalık Ölçeğinin Psikometrik Özelliklerinin İncelenmesi

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It is thought that early recognition of problems of internalization and externalization seen during adolescence and effective intervention in these problems may have preventive effects on the development of depression.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objectives: Adolescence is a period in which physical, cognitive, and emotional changes are seen, along with an increased susceptibility to stress.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: Six hundred and eighty-seven adolescents (52% female, n=357) between 14 and 17 years of age participated the study.
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Conclusion & Impact:It is thought that early recognition of problems of internalization and externalization seen during adolescence and effective intervention in these problems may have preventive effects on the development of depression.
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Objectives: Adolescence is a period in which physical, cognitive, and emotional changes are seen, along with an increased susceptibility to stress. The aim of this study is to measure the psychometric properties of Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). Materials and Methods: Six hundred and eighty-seven adolescents (52% female, n=357) between 14 and 17 years of age participated the study. MAAS, the child’s depression ınventory, and strength and difficulties questionnaire self report form were used. The Cronbach alpha value was calculated and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed for MAAS. The predictive effects of mindfulness and other psychological variables on depression levels were assessed by binary regression analysis. Results: The Cronbach alpha value of the MAAS showed that CFA and test-retest results were reliable measures for adolescents aged between 14 and 17 years. The levels of mindful awareness, attention deficit hyperacvitity disorder, emotional, behavioral and peer relationship problems, and social behavior skills were significantly associated with depression in the adolescent age group. Conclusion: In this study, it was shown that the psychometric properties of MAAS was good and it was a reliable scale in the adolescent population. Therapeutic interventions that increase mindfulness may be beneficial in the treatment of adolescent depression. It is thought that early recognition of problems of internalization and externalization seen during adolescence and effective intervention in these problems may have preventive effects on the development of depression.

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Amaç: Ergenlik fiziksel, bilişsel ve duygusal değişimlerin görüldüğü, bununla birlikte stres duyarlılığının artığı bir dönemdir. Çalışmanın amacı, ergenlerde Bilinçli Farkındalık Ölçeği’nin (BİFÖ) psikometrik özelliklerini değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya 14-17 yaş aralığında 687 ergen (%52 kız, n=357) katılmıştır. BİFÖ, çocuklar için depresyon ölçeği, güçler ve güçlükler anketi öz bildirim formu kullanılmıştır. BİFÖ’nün ergen yaş grubu için Cronbach alfa değeri hesaplanmış ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi (DFA) yapılmıştır. Depresif belirtilere göre, bilinçli farkındalık ve ruhsal değişkenlerin yordayıcı etkisi ikili durum (binary) regresyon analizi ile değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: BİFÖ’nün, Cronbach alfa değeri, DFA ve test tekrar test sonuçları 14-17 yaş ergenler için güvenilir bir ölçüm aracı olduğunu göstermiştir. Bilinçli farkındalık düzeyi, dikkat eksikliği ve hiperaktivite bozukluğu, duygusal, davranım sorunları ve akran ilişki sorunları ile sosyal davranış yetenekleri ergen yaş grubunda depresyon ile anlamlı ilişkiler göstermektedir. Sonuç: Çalışmada BİFÖ’nün ergen yaş grubunda psikometrik özelliklerinin iyi olduğu ve bu yaş grubunda güvenle kullanılabileceği gösterilmiştir. Bilinçli farkındalığı artırıcı terapötik müdahaleler, ergen depresyon sağaltımında faydalı olabilir. Ergenlik döneminde görülen içselleştirme ve dışsallaştırma sorunlarının erken fark edilmesinin ve bu sorunlara etkin müdahalelerde bulunulmasının da depresyon gelişiminde önleyici etkiye sahip olabileceği düşünülmektedir.

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YAVUZ, M., ÇALKAN, B., SÖNMEZ, E., TETİK, G., KADAK, M. T. (2019). Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of Mindful Attention Awareness Scale in a Group of Adolescents. Çocuk ve Gençlik Ruh Sağlığı Dergisi, Cilt: 26 - Sayı: 2, 68–74. https://ajindex.com/articles/151800

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