Validation and Reliability of the Persian Version of the MentalizationQuestionnaire

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1 , University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran

2 Baghiatollah Medical University

3 University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Metallization is the ability of an individual to interpret mental states in themselves and others. The purpose of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Metallization questionnaire in Iranian society. Methods: The present study was a descriptive-correlational study. A sample of 272 students selected by a cluster sampling method. Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Attachment styles questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Reflective Functioning Questionnaire were used. for data collection Cronbach's alpha coefficient, exploratory factor analysis and multivariate correlation were used.
Findings: Structure of the qquestionnaire included two factors of certainty and uncertainty. Cronbach's alpha for two factors respectively was 0.88 and 0.66. Certainty component was significantly correlated with anxiety-depression, ambivalent style, and secure attachment, indicating convergent validity of the subscale. Uncertainty also showed a significant relationship with anxiety-depression and mindfulness, avoidant and ambivalent attachment style indicating convergent validity. Significant negative correlation found between two components as well.
Conclusion: 14 questions of Persian version of metallization revealed an acceptable psychometric properties in the Iranian student community and could be a useful questionnaire in evaluating metallization ability

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  • Receive Date: 10 October 2019
  • Revise Date: 05 January 2020
  • Accept Date: 05 February 2020

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