Freely choosing a life direction, or flexible valuing, is a core component of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Initial research suggests that valuing behavior may contribute to psychological well-being, but has been stymied by a lack of an efficient measure. The current study examined the psychometric characteristics of a new measure of flexible valuing, the Meta-Valuing Measure (MVM), in a sample of 532 undergraduates. Exploratory factors analysis revealed 3 orthogonal factors, Valuing (α = .94), Freedom from Values Conflict (α = .92), and Flexibility in Valuing (α = .73). The majority of expected relationships with other constructs were significant including those with measures of values, mindfulness, quality of life, experiential avoidance, and psychological distress.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc30517 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Taravella, Cicely C. |
| Contributors | Murrell, Amy R., Guarnaccia, Charles A., Cox, Randall J. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 121 p. : ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Taravella, Cicely Claire, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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