Table 1 MAIA-2 Scales, abbreviations and descriptions
Scale | Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|---|
Noticing | Not. | Awareness of uncomfortable, comfortable, and neutral body sensations |
Not-Distracting | ND | Tendency not to ignore or distract oneself from sensations of pain or discomfort |
Not-Worrying | NW | Tendency not to worry or experience emotional distress with sensations of pain or discomfort |
Attention Regulation | AR | Ability to sustain and control attention to body sensations |
Emotional Awareness | EA | Awareness of the connection between body sensations and emotional states |
Self-Regulation | SR | Ability to regulate distress by attention to body sensations |
Body Listening | BL | Active listening to the body for insight |
Trusting | Trust. | Experience of one’s body as safe and trustworthy |