Spanish and cross-cultural validation of the mind excessively wandering scale

Introduction Over the last decade, excessive spontaneous mind wandering (MW) has been consistently associated with emotional disorders. The main aims of present study were (1) to re-examine factor structure Mind Excessively Wandering Scale (MEWS); (2) validate Spanish version MEWS; and (3) conduct a cross-cultural validation MEWS in UK samples. Methods A forward/backward translation was conducted. Data 391 713 British non-clinical individuals analysed. Results revised 10-item (MEWS-v2.0) demonstrated be valid instrument assess MW. 2-correlated properly captured MEWS-v2.0 variance, accounting for two specific but interrelated dimensions ( Uncontrolled thoughts Mental Overactivity ). Discussion showed adequate internal consistency construct validity, as well appropriate convergent/divergent validity. Cross-cultural analyses that same both In conclusion, English reliable measures capture MW phenomenon adult populations.