Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness

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This is a text for those who have alexithymia or interoceptive issues: https://osher.ucsf.edu/maia
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Can you post your results here, in the form of an image, or with just the numbers that indicate your scoring?
The english version is in pdf or you can do this :

Please indicate how often each statement applies to you generally in daily life.

Chose one number on each line
Here's what the numbers mean: Never=0 Always =5

1. When I am tense I notice where the tension is located in my
body. 0 1 2 3 4 5
2. I notice when I am uncomfortable in my body. 0 1 2 3 4 5

3. I notice where in my body I am comfortable. 0 1 2 3 4 5

4. I notice changes in my breathing, such as whether it slows
down or speeds up. 0 1 2 3 4 5
5. I do not notice (I ignore) physical tension or discomfort
until they become more severe. 0 1 2 3 4 5
6. I distract myself from sensations of discomfort. 0 1 2 3 4 5

7. When I feel pain or discomfort, I try to power through it. 0 1 2 3 4 5

8. When I feel physical pain, I become upset. 0 1 2 3 4 5

9. I start to worry that something is wrong if I feel any discomfort. 0 1 2 3 4 5

10. I can notice an unpleasant body sensation without worrying
about it. 0 1 2 3 4 5
11. I can pay attention to my breath without being distracted by
things happening around me. 0 1 2 3 4 5
12. I can maintain awareness of my inner bodily sensations even
when there is a lot going on around me. 0 1 2 3 4 5
13. When I am in conversation with someone, I can pay attention
to my posture. 0 1 2 3 4 5
14. I can return awareness to my body if I am distracted. 0 1 2 3 4 5

15. I can refocus my attention from thinking to sensing my body. 0 1 2 3 4 5

16. I can maintain awareness of my whole body even when a
part of me is in pain or discomfort. 0 1 2 3 4 5

17. I am able to consciously focus on my body as a whole. 0 1 2 3 4 5

18. I notice how my body changes when I am angry. 0 1 2 3 4 5

19. When something is wrong in my life I can feel it in my body. 0 1 2 3 4 5

20. I notice that my body feels different after a peaceful
experience. 0 1 2 3 4 5
21. I notice that my breathing becomes free and easy when I feel
comfortable. 0 1 2 3 4 5
22. I notice how my body changes when I feel happy / joyful. 0 1 2 3 4 5

23. When I feel overwhelmed I can find a calm place inside. 0 1 2 3 4 5

24. When I bring awareness to my body I feel a sense of calm. 0 1 2 3 4 5

25. I can use my breath to reduce tension. 0 1 2 3 4 5

26. When I am caught up in thoughts, I can calm my mind by
focusing on my body/breathing. 0 1 2 3 4 5
27. I listen for information from my body about my emotional
state. 0 1 2 3 4 5
28. When I am upset, I take time to explore how my body feels. 0 1 2 3 4 5

29. I listen to my body to inform me about what to do. 0 1 2 3 4 5

30. I am at home in my body. 0 1 2 3 4 5

31. I feel my body is a safe place. 0 1 2 3 4 5

32. I trust my body sensations. 0 1 2 3 4 5

Scoring Instructions

Take the average of the items on each scale.
Note: Reverse-score items 5, 6, and 7 on Not-Distracting, and items 8 and 9 on Not-Worrying.
1. Noticing: Awareness of uncomfortable, comfortable, and neutral body sensations
Q1______ + Q2______ + Q3______ + Q4______ / 4 = ___________

2. Not-Distracting: Tendency not to ignore or distract oneself from sensations of pain or discomfort
Q5(reverse)______ + Q6(reverse)______ + Q7(reverse)______ / 3 = ___________

3. Not-Worrying: Tendency not to worry or experience emotional distress with sensations of pain or discomfort
Q8(reverse)______ + Q9(reverse)______ + Q10______ / 3 = ___________

4. Attention Regulation: Ability to sustain and control attention to body sensations
Q11_____ + Q12_____ + Q13_____ + Q14_____ + Q15_____ + Q16_____ + Q17_____ / 7 = ________

5. Emotional Awareness: Awareness of the connection between body sensations and emotional states
Q18_____ + Q19_____ + Q20_____ + Q21_____ + Q22_____ / 5 = ___________

6. Self-Regulation: Ability to regulate distress by attention to body sensations
Q23_____ + Q24_____ + Q25_____ + Q26_____ / 4= ___________

7. Body Listening: Active listening to the body for insight
Q27_____ + Q28_____ + Q29_____ / 3= ___________

8. Trusting: Experience of one’s body as safe and trustworthy
Q30_____ + Q31_____ + Q32_____ / 3= ___________