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Psychometric Properties of the Short-Form Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-15) in Medical Sciences Students: A Cross-Cultural Validation Study with Diagnostic Utility Analysis

  • O. Parvizifard1
  • A. Parvizifard1
  • A. Forughi
  • M. M. Heidari
  1. 1Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
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Abstract

ObjectiveMindfulness is a robust predictor of mental health, yet the psychometric properties of the short-form Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-15) have not been examined in Iranian populations. This study evaluated the psychometric properties, factor structure, and diagnostic utility of the FFMQ-15 among medical sciences students.

ParticipantsA total of 348 students (178 females, 170 males) from Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences participated.

MethodsParticipants completed the FFMQ-15, Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), and Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ). Data were analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, composite reliability, and ROC curve analysis.

ResultsBoth EFA and CFA supported the five-factor model, revealing a culturally unique item loading pattern. The FFMQ-15 demonstrated strong convergent and discriminant validity. ROC analysis indicated acceptable diagnostic accuracy for distinguishing high- and low-worry groups (AUC = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.66-0.78).

ConclusionsThe FFMQ-15 demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties in Iranian medical students. The non-reactivity facet exhibited cultural variability, suggesting that cross-cultural adaptation is essential. The instrument shows promise for screening in high-stress educational settings.

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@misc{parvizifard2026psychometric,
  title = {{Psychometric Properties of the Short-Form Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-15) in Medical Sciences Students: A Cross-Cultural Validation Study with Diagnostic Utility Analysis}},
  author = {O. Parvizifard and A. Parvizifard and A. Forughi and M. M. Heidari},
  howpublished = {medRxiv},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.64898/2026.10.14.26365572},
  url = {https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.10.14.26365572v1},
  note = {CC BY},
}
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TY  - UNPB
TI  - Psychometric Properties of the Short-Form Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-15) in Medical Sciences Students: A Cross-Cultural Validation Study with Diagnostic Utility Analysis
AU  - O. Parvizifard
AU  - A. Parvizifard
AU  - A. Forughi
AU  - M. M. Heidari
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/14
PB  - medRxiv
DO  - 10.64898/2026.10.14.26365572
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AB  - ObjectiveMindfulness is a robust predictor of mental health, yet the psychometric properties of the short-form Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-15) have not been examined in Iranian populations. This study evaluated the psychometric properties, factor structure, and diagnostic utility of the FFMQ-15 among medical sciences students.  ParticipantsA total of 348 students (178 females, 170 males) from Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences participated.  MethodsParticipants completed the FFMQ-15, Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), and Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ). Data were analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, composite reliability, and ROC curve analysis.  ResultsBoth EFA and CFA supported the five-factor model, revealing a culturally unique item loading pattern. The FFMQ-15 demonstrated strong convergent and discriminant validity. ROC analysis indicated acceptable diagnostic accuracy for distinguishing high- and low-worry groups (AUC = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.66-0.78).  ConclusionsThe FFMQ-15 demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties in Iranian medical students. The non-reactivity facet exhibited cultural variability, suggesting that cross-cultural adaptation is essential. The instrument shows promise for screening in high-stress educational settings.
ER  -