A Brief Look at the Authors Brown and Ryan
Research in mindfulness has taken vast leaps since the introduction of the MAAS in 2003.
The authors of this scale are continuing their excellent research and initiatives to better understand mindfulness and its role in self-determination theory and human consciousness. Their valuable work continues to improve our understanding for improvements in wellbeing practices.
Kirk Warren Brown, Ph.D. is an associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. He continues to be interested in consciousness and its role in human functioning. The research in social psychology surrounding mindfulness and its effect on compassion and emotional self-regulation continues to intrigue him and his colleagues.
Community-wide interventions in mindfulness practices have been improving the world around this research. A recent article about kindness and strangers showed the role of mindfulness in outreach. The impact of this research is far-reaching.
Richard M Ryan, Ph.D. continues to research self-determination theory and its relationship to mindfulness. His research on human motivation is world-renowned. He is considered an expert in the field. He continues his work as a professor at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney.
Self-determination theory and its applications can be found in the following areas: education, healthcare, relationships, psychotherapy, psychopathology, organizations, sports & exercise, goals, health & wellbeing, and the environment. It is an exciting area of research. The development of interventions and programs to affect change is profound.
When asked about his research since 2003, Dr. Ryan was kind enough to reply:
“Our interest in mindfulness relates to our broader view within self-determination theory that awareness contributes both autonomous regulation (because with greater awareness people make better choices and act with more congruence) and wellness (because mindful awareness helps us both avoid bad experiences, and better appreciate and savor good ones). So since 2003, we have been expanding our research in the connections between both mindful awareness and interested self-reflection on peoples quality of experience and behavior.”
When asked how practitioners might utilize the MAAS in real-life settings such as coaching, Dr. Ryan replied with the following:
“The MAAS is pretty straightforward, so it might be of interest to people as a change score. We haven’t used it that way in research, but it might be a good “mirror” or at least point of discussion and interest.”
In 2015, Brown and Ryan edited The Handbook of Mindfulness: Theory, Research, and Practice. This book explores the evolving field of study of mindfulness and its application in improving life satisfaction. Interventions for behavioral and emotion dysregulation disorders like depression, anxiety, addictions, and physical health conditions are examined.
As their work continues to improve practitioners’ understanding of the role of mindfulness in wellbeing, further interventions can be developed. The more we know about consciousness, the more we can harness the benefits in wellbeing, and how a deeper understanding of awareness and attention improves humans.
What our readers think
Respected Madam,
I am a student of BS(psychology). I want to use this scale in my research project. So, kindly grant me permission to use it. Thanks
Hi there,
This scale is freely available to use and a copy of it with scoring information can be accessed here.
Hope this helps!
Warm regards,
Julia | Community Manager
is there any reverse coded item in MAAS (Mindful Attention Awareness Scale). Or MAAS have any subscale?
Hi Muhammad,
The MAAS does not use reverse-coded items; all items directly measure the construct of mindfulness, where higher scores indicate greater mindfulness.
I hope this helps!
Warm regards,
Julia | Community Manager
Yes it is very helpful for me, thats all i need, Thank You , Always stay happy and blessed.
Good evening mam,
I’m Madhumitha C MSc Nursing I year student studying in Sri Ramachandra institute of higher education and research , Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.I am conducting a research on Effectiveness of Mindful attention awareness breathing on attention and well being among undergraduate nursing students . kindly give me permission to use MAAS SCALE in my research .it is useful for my study.
Thank you mam
Good afternoon mam , I am Preeti , research scholar in the department of psychology from central university of haryana, mhendergerh, INDIA. I am conducting a research on variable mindfulness among adolescents. Please give me permission to use MAAS in my research. Also provide manual of MAAS.
Thanking you
Hi Preeti,
This scale is freely available to use and a copy of it with scoring information can be accessed here.
Hope this helps!
Warm regards,
Julia | Community Manager
Glad to find the MAAS as my scholarly project practice intervention is on Mindfulness as a means of balancing work, school and life successfully. How does MAAS assist in developing a comprehensive questionnaire for the project.
hello, i want to use MAAS 15 item scale for my dissertation, how can i get permission to use this scale? Or is this open to use?
Hi Rida,
This scale is freely available to use and a copy of it with scoring information can be accessed here.
Hope this helps!
Warm regards,
Julia | Community Manager
We want criteria to check the scores .
Hi Jashan,
To calculate the MAAS score, the average of the 15 items (gathered using a Likert scale) is determined. Simply put, the average is found by adding up the responses and dividing by the total number of questions, which is 15. A higher score indicates greater dispositional mindfulness, and those with higher scores often report fewer negative emotional states.
I hope this helps!
Warm regards,
Julia | Community Manager
good afternoon dear friends, happy to find this MAAS as part of my dissertation research related to mindfulness. I’m looking for indicators or dimensions related to the questionnaire. Can you help me find the indicators so that it becomes a comprehensive questionnaire. Thank You
Poniman
Hi!
I’m glad you’ve found the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) useful for your dissertation research on mindfulness. To create a comprehensive questionnaire, you can consider these indicators:
– Attention and Awareness.
– Mind-Wandering Frequency.
– Present Moment Awareness.
– Judgment and Acceptance.
– Emotional Regulation.
– Mindful Behavior.
– Impact on Daily Life.
– Self-Compassion.
– Awareness of Physical Sensations.
– Mindfulness Practices.
I hope this helps 🙂
Warm regards,
Julia | Community Manager