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. 2016 Apr 14;28(7):791–802. doi: 10.1037/pas0000263

Table 4. Standardized Loadings of the Facets Onto an Overarching Mindfulness Factor for the FFMQ-39 and FFMQ-15 Four-Factor Hierarchical and Five-Factor Hierarchical Models Pre-MBCT and Post-MBCT.

Path Pre-MBCT Post-MBCT
Note. All loadings of facets onto an overarching mindfulness factor were significant (ps < .01). FFMQ = Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire; MBCT = mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
FFMQ-39 four-factor hierarchical
 Describing ← Mindfulness .63 .57
 Acting with Awareness ← Mindfulness .72 .75
 Nonjudging ← Mindfulness .53 .74
 Nonreactivity ← Mindfulness .63 .73
FFMQ-39 five-factor hierarchical
 Observing ← Mindfulness .58 .63
 Describing ← Mindfulness .71 .59
 Acting with Awareness ← Mindfulness .56 .65
 Nonjudging ← Mindfulness .39 .66
 Nonreactivity ← Mindfulness .75 .86
FFMQ-15 four-factor hierarchical
 Describing ← Mindfulness .41 .47
 Acting with Awareness ← Mindfulness .59 .69
 Nonjudging ← Mindfulness .73 .86
 Nonreactivity ← Mindfulness .58 .60
FFMQ-15 five-factor hierarchical
 Observing ← Mindfulness .35 .55
 Describing ← Mindfulness .54 .51
 Acting with Awareness ← Mindfulness .43 .65
 Nonjudging ← Mindfulness .53 .72
 Nonreactivity ← Mindfulness .81 .73