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Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire

In 2006, Ruth A. Baer and colleagues developed this questionnaire to measure the tendency to be mindful in daily life.

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) is designed to measure five core aspects of mindfulness: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-judgment of inner experience, and non-reactivity to inner experience. To be eligible to fill out the FFMQ, an individual must be 18 years of age or older.

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Questions for Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire

Questions

1.

When I’m walking, I deliberately notice the sensations of my body moving.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
2.

I’m good at finding words to describe my feelings.  

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
3.

I criticize myself for having irrational or inappropriate emotions.   

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
4.

I perceive my feelings and emotions without having to react to them.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
5.

When I do things, my mind wanders off and I’m easily distracted.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
6.

When I take a shower or bath, I stay alert to the sensations of water on my body.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
7.

I can easily put my beliefs, opinions, and expectations into words.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
8.

I don’t pay attention to what I’m doing because I’m daydreaming, worrying, or otherwise distracted.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
9.

I watch my feelings without getting lost in them.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
10.

I tell myself I shouldn’t be feeling the way I’m feeling.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
11.

I notice how foods and drinks affect my thoughts, bodily sensations, and emotions.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
12.

It’s hard for me to find the words to describe what I’m thinking.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
13.

I am easily distracted.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
14.

I believe some of my thoughts are abnormal or bad and I shouldn’t think that way.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
15.

I pay attention to sensations, such as the wind in my hair or sun on my face.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
16.

I have trouble thinking of the right words to express how I feel about things.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
17.

I make judgments about whether my thoughts are good or bad.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
18.

I find it difficult to stay focused on what’s happening in the present.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
19.

When I have distressing thoughts or images, I “step back” and am aware of the thought or image without getting taken over by it.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
20.

I pay attention to sounds, such as clocks ticking, birds chirping, or cars passing.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
21.

In difficult situations, I can pause without immediately reacting.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
22.

When I have a sensation in my body, it’s difficult for me to describe it because I can’t find the right words.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
23.

It seems I am “running on automatic” without much awareness of what I’m doing.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
24.

When I have distressing thoughts or images, I feel calm soon after.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
25.

I tell myself that I shouldn’t be thinking the way I’m thinking.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
26.

I notice the smells and aromas of things.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
27.

Even when I’m feeling terribly upset, I can find a way to put it into words.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
28.

I rush through activities without being really attentive to them.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
29.

When I have distressing thoughts or images, I am able just to notice them without reacting.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
30.

I think some of my emotions are bad or inappropriate and I shouldn’t feel them.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
31.

I notice visual elements in art or nature, such as colors, shapes, textures, or patterns of light and shadow.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
32.

My natural tendency is to put my experiences into words.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
33.

When I have distressing thoughts or images, I just notice them and let them go.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
34.

I do jobs or tasks automatically without being aware of what I’m doing.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
35.

When I have distressing thoughts or images, I judge myself as good or bad depending what the thought or image is about.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
36.

I pay attention to how my emotions affect my thoughts and behavior.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
37.

I can usually describe how I feel at the moment in considerable detail.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
38.

I find myself doing things without paying attention.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true
39.

I disapprove of myself when I have irrational ideas.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never or very rarely true
  2. Rarely true
  3. Sometimes true
  4. Often true
  5. Very often or always true

Scales Similar to Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire

  • Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)
  • Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills (KIMS)
  • Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale - Revised (CAMS-R)

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire

What is the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ)?

The FFMQ is an instrument designed to measure an individual's mindful awareness and to assess their level of mindfulness. It consists of 39 items that measure five facets of mindfulness: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-judging of inner experience, and non-reactivity to inner experience.

How is the FFMQ administered?

The FFMQ is typically administered in a paper-and-pencil format, but it can also be administered online. The questionnaire consists of 39 statements about mindfulness that participants rate on a five-point scale ranging from “never or rarely true” to “very often or always true.”

How is the FFMQ scored?

The FFMQ is scored by summing the scores on each of the five facets of mindfulness. Higher scores indicate higher levels of mindfulness. The scores can also be broken down by each facet of mindfulness to provide more detailed information about an individual's level of mindfulness.

What are the benefits of using the FFMQ?

The FFMQ is a useful tool for clinicians, researchers, and educators to assess an individual's level of mindfulness

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