Analysis

The Metacognitions Questionnaire (MCQ-65) was developed to measure metacognitive beliefs, strategies, and processes related to mental health and thought regulation. Metacognitive beliefs refer to the thoughts an individual holds about their own thinking and cognitive functioning.

Objective

The primary goal of the MCQ-65 is to provide a detailed and valid assessment of metacognitive beliefs and strategies that may influence mental health. The data collected through the MCQ-65 can be used for both diagnosing and understanding psychological disorders.

Scoring

The MCQ-65 consists of 65 statements assessing:
Positive and negative beliefs about worry
The individual’s perceived control over their thoughts
The belief that thoughts need to be kept under control
Concerns about continuously monitoring thoughts
Participants are asked to rate each statement using a Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree).

References

Cartwright-Hatton, S., & Wells, A. (1997). Beliefs about worry and intrusions: The Meta-Cognitions Questionnaire and its correlates. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 11(3), 279–296. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0887-6185(97)00011-X
Wells, A., & Papageorgiou, C. (1998). Relationships between worry, obsessive-compulsive symptoms and meta-cognitive beliefs. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 36(9), 899–913. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7967(98)00070-9
Wells, A. (2000). Emotional Disorders and Metacognition: Innovative Cognitive Therapy. Wiley.