Development and Preliminary Validation of the Comprehensive Mindfulness Scale among Working Professionals in India

Abstract

Mindfulness has gained prominence in workplace psychology due to its impact on emotional regulation and well-being. The current study aimed to develop and validate the Comprehensive Mindfulness Scale tailored for Indian working professionals. Based on theoretical underpinnings from Kabat-Zinn (2003) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a 40-item pool was generated and reviewed by nine experts. Items were deleted on the basis of inter-item correlation, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA), respectively, which led to a 21-item unidimensional scale. Results indicated high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = .913) and adequate construct and convergent validity (r = .144 with Indian Mindfulness Inventory). The scale addresses contextual gaps in existing measures and supports practical mindfulness assessments in organizational settings.