Table 2.
Descriptive statistics and psychometric properties of the major study variables (n = 500).
| Main study variables | M | SD | Internal reliability α | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total perceived stress (PSS) | 40.33 | 6.10 | 0.762 | 19–61 |
| Total mindfulness (FFMQ) | 117.98 | 10.21 | 0.890 | 77–160 |
| Observing (O) | 21.72 | 4.68 | 0.727 | 8–37 |
| Describing (D) | 24.51 | 4.34 | 0.768 | 8–40 |
| Acting with awareness (AWA) | 28.42 | 4.83 | 0.828 | 8–40 |
| Nonjudging (NJ) | 24.44 | 4.57 | 0.780 | 9–39 |
| Nonreactivity (NR) | 18.96 | 3.19 | 0.605 | 10–30 |
| Emotional exhaustion (MBI_EE) | 20.87 | 9.89 | 0.853 | 0–53 |
| Depersonalization (MBI_DP) | 7.88 | 5.33 | 0.803 | 0–30 |
| Personal achievement (MBI_PA) | 26.96 | 8.46 | 0.819 | 3–48 |
| Depressive symptoms (CES-D) | 19. 90 | 6.49 | 0.945 | 9–46 |
| Anxiety symptoms (SAS) | 46.82 | 11.20 | 0.849 | 25–85 |
| Life satisfaction (SWLS) | 19.69 | 6.23 | 0.885 | 5–35 |
| Positive affect (PA) | 27.39 | 6.07 | 0.873 | 11–45 |
| Negative affect (NA) | 21.12 | 6.70 | 0.902 | 10–50 |
PSS, Perceived Stress Scale; FFMQ, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire; CES-D, The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale; SAS, Self-Rating Anxiety Scale; MBI, Maslach Burnout Inventory–Human Service; SWB, PA + SWLS-NA.