Introduction:
The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS-15) gauges how often you function on “autopilot.” You rate fifteen everyday statements from 1 (almost always) to 6 (almost never); higher averages signal greater present-moment awareness and attentional control.
This browser-based tool renders the questionnaire in a reactive interface. As you answer, a progress bar fills; when complete, a gauge in the charting layer displays your mean score and locates it within low, moderate, or high mindfulness interpretation bands.
Use the check-in before meditation sessions or during coaching intake; treat the number as personal reflection, not proof of ability. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.
Technical Details:
MAAS-15 scoring uses a simple arithmetic mean because every item shares the same direction on the 1-to-6 response scale.
The interpretation algorithm works as follows:
- Convert each chosen label to its numeric value.
- Sum the fifteen values to obtain a raw total.
- Divide the total by 15 to compute the mean score.
- Map the mean to one of three predefined bands.
- Render the band’s colour on a semicircular gauge.
The entire process executes locally in your browser; no information leaves your device.
Calculations & Scoring:
The MAAS-15 has one core calculation—your mean mindfulness score.
Convert each label to its numeric value and sum them.
Dividing the raw total by the number of items yields the mean.
Locate the mean within predefined cut-offs to classify mindfulness level.
Final Result
Your calculated MAAS-15 mean is 4.40 (Moderate Mindfulness).
Step-by-Step Guide:
Follow these steps to complete the assessment.
- Press the Begin Assessment button.
- Select an answer such as Almost Never for each statement.
- Watch the progress bar reach 100 percent.
- Click items in the right-hand list to revisit unfinished statements.
- Read the Your MAAS-15 Result card and coloured Mean Score badge.
- Scroll to Your Responses if you need a printable record.
FAQ:
Common questions about the MAAS-15 tool.
How is the score calculated?
The tool sums your fifteen numeric responses and divides by 15 to produce your mean mindfulness score.
What is a “good” score?
Scores above 4.5 fall in the “High Mindfulness” range; typical adults score between 3 and 4.5.
Is my data stored?
No. All calculations run locally in your browser; nothing is transmitted or saved server-side.
Can I skip questions?
The final result appears only after every statement is answered to maintain reliability.
Does this replace professional help?
No. The MAAS-15 offers self-reflection, not diagnostic evaluation or treatment guidance.
Troubleshooting:
Having issues? Check these fixes.
- Gauge does not appear – ensure JavaScript is enabled.
- Progress bar stalls – answer the remaining highlighted questions.
- Badges show “NaN” – refresh the page and complete all items.
- Scrolling the list is slow – close other heavy browser tabs.
- Printed table is blank – allow printing of backgrounds in your browser settings.
Advanced Tips:
Enhance your experience with these expert suggestions.
- Bookmark the URL after finishing; the encoded string preserves your answers.
- Compare scores over time by exporting results monthly.
- Toggle your device’s dark-mode to reduce eye strain during night assessments.
- Use a stylus on tablets for quicker option selection.
- Embed the tool in slides via an
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Glossary:
Key terms used throughout the tool.
- Mindfulness
- Awareness of present-moment experiences without judgment.
- MAAS-15
- Fifteen-item questionnaire measuring everyday mindfulness.
- Mean Score
- Average of item responses, ranging from 1 to 6.
- Interpretation Band
- Descriptive label classifying mean scores as low, moderate, or high.
- Autopilot
- Acting without conscious attention to current activity.