Mindfuness-based Self-Efficacy Scale (MSES)

Authors: Dr Bruno A. Cayoun, University of Tasmania, Psychology Centre. Janet Freestun, University of Tasmania, The Hobart Clinic.

This client-rated questionnaire was constructed to measure the change in levels of perceived self-efficacy before, during, and following mindfulness-based therapy programs. It is used for both clinical and research purposes. The MSES consists of 7 scales, (Behaviour, Cognition, Interoception (perception of body sensations), Affect, Interpersonal, Avoidance, and Mindfulness), each containing 5 items. Interviewees are asked to evaluate their perception of self-efficacy on a 5-point Likert-type scale, according to how much they now agree with each of the 35 statements.

Administration requires between 5 and 10 minutes. Readability is appropriate for adolescents and adult scorers. The MSES forms are free and can be reproduced for clinical and research purposes.

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