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Present Moment Awareness Scale (PMAQ)

Present Moment Awareness Scale (PMAQ) Test

Learn how well someone stays present in daily life in about 4 minutes. This 20 item check-in gives clear insight for coaching or therapy, linking attention to stress resilience and well-being.

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86/140

Present-Moment Awareness (PA)

Measures how consistently a person attends to and consciously perceives present-moment sensations, thoughts, and emotions.

Low awareness

Moderate awareness

High awareness

20 – 59: Low awareness | 60 – 99: Moderate awareness | 100 – 140: High awareness

A score of 86 falls in the Moderate awareness range, suggesting a generally steady ability to stay present with occasional shifts into distraction or future/past-focused thinking.

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Stressed busy professionals

41%OF USERS

People with intense workloads who notice constant worry and want to check how often they can stay grounded in the present.

Mindfulness and meditation learners

34%OF USERS

Those practicing mindfulness skills who want a quick snapshot of how well they notice thoughts, feelings, and sensations without drifting.

Clients in therapy or coaching

25%OF USERS

People working on emotional balance who use the results to identify distraction patterns and choose areas to develop resilience.

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Present Moment Awareness Scale (PMAS)

Average

Normal range

39.9 — 80.1

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max.

140

majority

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures present-moment awareness, including attention to current sensations, thoughts, and emotions. It also reflects how often attention shifts to memories or future concerns.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 4 minutes. It contains 20 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best describes how often each statement applies in typical day-to-day situations. Answer all items and avoid overthinking any single item.

What do the results mean?

Higher scores generally indicate greater ability to stay aware of the present without frequent distraction. Lower scores suggest more frequent shifts into rumination or worry and may indicate a need for skills that support attention and emotional regulation.

Is it a diagnostic instrument?

It is not designed to diagnose mental disorders. Results should be interpreted as a snapshot of attentional and mindfulness-related habits and used alongside other information when needed.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Present Moment Awareness Questionnaire, PMAQ Test

Present Moment Awareness Scale (PMAQ) Test

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This self-report measure assesses an individual’s tendency to attend to and be aware of present-moment experience in daily life. The Present Moment Awareness Scale (PMAQ) consists of 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete.

Respondents rate how frequently they notice current sensations, thoughts, and emotions, supporting a brief, structured appraisal of present-focused awareness. The Present Moment Awareness Scale (PMAQ) may be used in clinical or research contexts to characterize mindfulness-related attentional habits and to inform case conceptualization or treatment planning as appropriate. The scale is attributed to Kirk Warren Brown.

Author: Kirk Warren Brown, richard-m-ryan

Literature: Brown, K. W., & Ryan, R. M. The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 2003.

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