Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
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PhD student of Counselling, Department of Counselling, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Assistant professor, Department of Psychology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Counselling, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Body Awareness Rating Scale (BARQ) among the Iranian sample.
Methods: The present study is a descriptive study in terms of the nature of data and data collection method and a fundamental study in terms of purpose. Among female students of Azad University, North Tehran Branch, 100 people were selected as a statistical sample using available sampling method. The research instruments were body awareness and body awareness questionnaires (BAQ). To analyze the results, correlation coefficient and confirmatory factor analysis were used.
Results: The results showed that Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the performance component was 0.79; Mood, 0.74; Emotions are 0.80 and awareness is 0.82. The total alpha coefficient was 0.81. In the content validity test, the values related to the mean extracted variance (AVE) were also higher than 0.5, which confirms that the content validity of the body awareness ranking scale is acceptable and appropriate. Finally, the results showed that the reliability, divergent and convergent validity of this scale is desirable and acceptable.
Conclusion: Using the tools made and identifying the body's awareness in individuals, it is possible to support many people through educational measures, counseling and interventions.
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