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ArticleBMC psychology2024

Psychometric properties of the chinese version of multidimensional experiential avoidance questionnaire-30.

Dongdong Xue, Hongxing Meng, Hongpei Liu, Nana Wang, Jin He, Lina Feng, Juan Su, Xiaozhuang Wang

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Dongdong XueFaculty of Psychology, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
Hongxing MengFaculty of Psychology, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
Hongpei LiuFaculty of Psychology, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
Nana WangXinquan Primary School, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou, China.
Jin HeTianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China.
Lina FengTianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China.
Juan SuFaculty of Psychology, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China.
Xiaozhuang WangFaculty of Psychology, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China. wangxiaozhuang@tjnu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1658-0196

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Humanity and Social Science Research Base Key Project of the Ministry of Education of China 22JJD190011
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Abstract

backgroundExperiential avoidance represents the tendency to avoid negative internal experiences, which is a key concept in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. However, existing measures of experiential avoidance (i.e., Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II, AAQ-II) have some limitations. This study aims to assess the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of Multidimensional Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire-30 (MEAQ-30) and provide evidence for the reliability and validity of this new instrument.

methodsTwo questionnaire surveys were conducted. The first sample (N = 546) was analyzed using classical test theory (CTT), and the second sample (N = 511) was analyzed using multidimensional item response theory (MIRT).

resultsCTT supported the six-factor structure of MEAQ-30, indicating good internal consistency and measurement invariance across genders. Furthermore, the Chinese version of MEAQ-30 showed satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity. The incremental validity test showed that after controlling for the effects of neuroticism and AAQ-II, the Chinese version of MEAQ-30 could still significantly predict depression, anxiety, and stress. MIRT indicated that 30 items had good discrimination and difficulty, and the six subscales were sufficiently reliable across the continuum of experiential avoidance.

conclusionThe Chinese version of MEAQ-30 has good reliability and validity and is suitable for assessing experiential avoidance among Chinese populations.

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PsychometricsAdolescentAdultAnxietyAvoidance LearningChinaDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultClassical test theoryExperiential avoidanceMeasurement invarianceMultidimensional item response theory

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