Is Mindfulness a Noticeable Quality? Development and Validation of the Observed Mindfulness Measure

This paper presents the psychometric development of a new observer-report research questionnaire for assessing aspects an individual’s mindfulness that are noticeable to others. Items from five established self-report scales were re-worded observer-report, and 30 endorsed potential inclusion by expert panel (n = 5). Factor analytic item response theory models used test scale psychometrics with data (N 494) in three independent samples. A nine-item, three-factor good fit indices was determined (RMSEA 0.04, CFI 0.99, TLI 0.99). The instrument provides overall score observed mindful behaviours subscale scores attentiveness, awareness acceptance. Within-subject test–retest reliability strong (ICC 0.91) agreement between self-reported adequate 0.45). Validity tests showed concordance within selected nomological network constructs (emotional intelligence, empathy avoidant behaviours). Responsiveness indicated but unconfirmed randomized controlled trial low-dose training. Observed Mindfulness Measure (OMM) is quantitative can provide additional source strengthen findings research. With some further refinement this advance into whether how training might make difference social organizational domains.