The multidimensional assessment of interoceptive awareness, version 2: Translation and psychometric properties of the Chinese version
Frontiers in Psychiatry November 11, 2022 Binyu Teng, Dan Wang, Conghui Su et al. 38 citations
A Chinese translation of the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness, Version 2 (MAIA-2) was developed and tested in 627 participants. Exploratory factor analysis yielded a 7-factor model after removing 6 items, and confirmatory factor analysis showed good model fit. The total scale had a Cronbach's alpha of 0.822, with subscale alphas ranging from 0.656 to 0.838. Convergent validity was supported by correlations with the Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (r = −0.342 to 0.535), and discriminant validity by negative correlations with trait anxiety (r = −0.352 to −0.080). The Chinese version is a valid and reliable tool for assessing interoceptive awareness in Chinese populations.