Validation of a French Version of the Nondual Awareness Dimensional Assessment-Trait
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22006680 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Andréa Oddos (0000-0003-2195-0921, Aix-Marseille Université, corresponding author), Guy Gimenez (Aix-Marseille Université), Stéphanie Khalfa (Aix-Marseille Université) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440251403827 |
| OpenAlex | W7117125251 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 42 |
Nondual awareness (NDA), a unified, unchanging state of consciousness devoid of other phenomenal contents, can be achieved by various means such as contemplative practices. NDA seems to have a beneficial effect on well-being. This study aimed to validate a French version of the Nondual Awareness Dimensional Assessment-Trait (NADA-T) scale used to measure predisposition to NDA in the context of mindfulness meditation, during experiences with reduced phenomenal content, referring to a marked decrease in usual mental activity. To do this, 294 French-speaking students anonymously completed an online survey to allow us to examine the construct validity, internal consistency, and convergent and discriminant validity of the French version of the NADA-T. They also provided information about their meditation practice or other experiences that led them to experience this state of non-duality. The original structure, with one global factor (NDA) and two specific factors (self-transcendence and bliss), showed very good statistical indicators. In addition, the results showed good convergent and discriminant validity. Recommendations to address some of the study’s limitations included reformulating 2 items. However, although this preliminary French version of the NADA-T shows acceptable psychometric properties in a student population, further studies are needed to confirm the factor structure, test temporal stability, and extend these results to other populations
Consciousness · Convergent validity · Discriminant validity · Meditation · Mindfulness · Mind wandering and attention · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs
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