Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness-Revised (MAIA-R) Test

Understand how you notice and interpret internal body signals like breath, heartbeat, and tension in about 6 minutes. Get a clear, 32-item snapshot that supports stress regulation, emotional balance, and targeted care.
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How the Scales are Structured

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2/5
Trusting (T)
Measures how safe and reliable you experience your bodily sensations and signals to be.
Low trust
Moderate trust
High trust
01.8Low trust1.93.1Moderate trust3.25High trust
A score of 2 indicates moderate trust, suggesting you sometimes experience your body as reliable but may also have moments of doubt about bodily signals.
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3/5
Noticing (N)
Measures how well you notice uncomfortable, comfortable, and neutral bodily sensations in everyday life.
Low observation
Moderate observation
High observation
02.8Low observation2.83.8Moderate observation3.85High observation
A score of 3 falls in the moderate range, suggesting you generally notice bodily signals, though some sensations may be easier to detect than others.
example score
3/5
Self-Regulation (SR)
Measures how well you can use bodily sensations as cues to actively regulate your emotional and physiological state.
Limited body-based regulation
Developing body-based regulation
Strong body-based regulation
02.2Limited body-based regulation2.24.2Developing body-based regulation4.25Strong body-based regulation
A score of 3 suggests a developing ability to notice bodily signals and use them to help steady or shift your state, especially with practice or supportive conditions.
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2/5
Awareness of Positive Emotional States (AoPES)
Measures how well you notice bodily sensations that accompany positive emotions.
Low
Moderate
High
01.8Low1.83.2Moderate3.25High
A score of 2 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting you sometimes notice the physical signs of positive feelings but may not consistently tune into them.
example score
2/5
Awareness of Negative Emotional State (AoNES)
Measures how well you notice bodily sensations that accompany negative emotional states.
Low awareness
Moderate awareness
High awareness
02.3Low awareness2.43.7Moderate awareness3.85High awareness
A score of 2 indicates low awareness, meaning you may not consistently notice physical signals (e.g., tension or changes in breathing) when experiencing negative emotions.
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1/5
Attention Regulation (AR)
Measures how well a person can maintain and regulate attention toward bodily sensations.
Low
Moderate
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01.5Low1.63.5Moderate3.65High
A score of 1 falls in the Low range, suggesting attention to internal bodily signals is harder to sustain or direct consistently in daily life.
example score
3/5
Not Worrying (NW)
Measures how calmly a person responds to bodily discomfort or pain without escalating into strong anxiety.
Anxiety-prone
Moderately calm
Calm and resilient
01.8Anxiety-prone1.83.8Moderately calm3.85Calm and resilient
A score of 3 falls in the Moderately calm range, suggesting you usually stay fairly steady when experiencing unpleasant sensations, though anxiety may rise in more intense situations.
example score
3/5
Not Distracting (ND)
Measures how much you can stay with sensations of pain or discomfort rather than distracting yourself from them.
High distraction
Mixed response
Not easily distracted
01.4High distraction1.44.1Mixed response4.15Not easily distracted
A score of 3 falls in the Mixed response range, suggesting you can sometimes stay with unpleasant sensations but may also shift attention away in certain situations.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Anxiety and stress copers
41%OF USERS
People dealing with anxiety, stress, or mood swings take it to understand how their body signals emotions and how to regulate them.
Therapy and coaching clients
33%OF USERS
Clients in psychotherapy, body-oriented therapy, or coaching use it to map their body awareness patterns and support a tailored intervention plan.
Athletes and mindful performers
26%OF USERS
Athletes, dancers, and other high performers take it to improve focus, recovery, and self-regulation by noticing subtle internal cues.
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Trust (T)
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Observation (O)
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2
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Self-regulation (S)
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1.63.5
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Awareness of Positive Affect (AoPA)
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2.8
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Awareness of Negative EM (AoNE)
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Attention Regulation (AR)
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3.6
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Absence of Anxiety (AoA)
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1.6
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Not a distraction (Nad)
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures awareness of internal bodily signals such as breathing, heartbeat, tension, and related sensations. It also assesses attention to these signals and their perceived link to emotions.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 6 minutes. The questionnaire contains 32 items.
How should items be answered?
Select the response option that best matches typical experience rather than an unusual day. If unsure, choose the option that seems most accurate overall.
Is it a diagnostic instrument?
It is not designed to provide a medical or psychiatric diagnosis. Results describe patterns of body awareness that may support assessment and treatment planning.
How are results typically used?
Scores can indicate areas of stronger or weaker body awareness across several dimensions. Findings may inform interventions such as breathing skills, mindfulness-based training, or body-oriented approaches.
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Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness, MAIA-R Test

Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness-Revised (MAIA-R) Test - Symptoms and Signs

This self-report measure evaluates interoceptive awareness, or how an individual notices and relates to internal bodily sensations relevant to emotion regulation and stress responding. The Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness-Revised (MAIA-R) is designed to characterize multiple facets of body awareness in everyday contexts.

The instrument consists of 32 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. Items assess perceived attention to bodily signals and the tendency to use or interpret those sensations in relation to affective states; results are commonly used to inform clinical formulation and to guide monitoring of body-focused or mindfulness-oriented interventions. The Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness-Revised (MAIA-R) was developed by Wolf E. Mehling and Cynthia J. Price.

Author: Cynthia J. Price, Wolf E. Mehling
Literature: Mehling, W. E., Price, C., Daubenmier, J. J., Acree, M., Bartmess, E., & Stewart, A. The multidimensional assessment of interoceptive awareness (MAIA). PLoS ONE. 2012.
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