Construct and Concurrent Validity of the Positive Metacognitions and Positive Meta-Emotions Questionnaire in the Polish Population

Abstract

The Positive Metacognitions and Positive Meta-Emotions Questionnaire (PMCEQ) of Beer and Moneta measures adaptive metacognitive beliefs when facing challenging situations. The psychometric properties of a Polish version of the PMCEQ are reported. The cultural adaptation of the instrument was conducted in a representative sample of adult Poles (n = 600). The original three-factor structure of the PMCEQ was corroborated by confirmatory factor analysis. Further psychometric analyses indicated that the instrument produces valid and reliable measurements of adaptive metacognitive beliefs in the Polish population.