ArticleBMC psychology2018
The Mizan meta-memory and meta-concentration scale for students (MMSS): a test of its psychometric validity in a sample of university students.
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Abstract
backgroundPredisposing factors for metacognitive dysfunctions are common in university students. However, there is currently no valid questionnaire instrument designed to assess metacognitive aspects including meta-memory and meta-concentration in students. To address this need, the present study investigated the psychometric validity of a brief questionnaire, the Mizan meta-memory and meta-concentration scale for students (MMSS) in university students. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional study with simple random sampling was conducted among students (n = 383, age = 18-35, body mass index = 21.2 ± 3.4 kg/m
resultsNo ceiling/floor effect was seen for the MMSS global and its sub-scale scores. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that a 2-Factor model had excellent fit. Both, the comparative Fit Index (CFI) and goodness of fit index were above 0.95, while both the standardized root mean square residual and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) were less than 0.05, while χ
conclusionThe MMSS was found to have favorable psychometric validity for assessing meta-memory and meta-concentration among university students.
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