Analysis

The Metacognitions Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30) was developed to assess metacognitive beliefs and processes. Metacognitive beliefs refer to the views we hold about our own thoughts and the strategies we use to control and regulate thinking. The MCQ-30 is commonly used in psychology to evaluate metacognitive factors involved in various mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression.

Objective

The main objective of the MCQ-30 is to provide a reliable and valid measurement of metacognitive beliefs and processes that may affect mental health and behavior.

Scoring

The MCQ-30 includes 30 statements assessing five core dimensions of metacognitive processes:
Positive Beliefs About Worry
Negative Beliefs About Worry
Cognitive Confidence
Beliefs About the Need to Control Thoughts
Cognitive Self-Consciousness
Each item is rated on a Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree).

References

Wells, A., & Cartwright-Hatton, S. (2004). A short form of the Metacognitions Questionnaire: Properties of the MCQ-30. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 42(4), 385–396. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7967(03)00147-5
Spada, M. M., Mohiyeddini, C., & Wells, A. (2008). The relationship between metacognitions, perceived stress and stress symptoms: A prospective study. Personality and Individual Differences, 45(8), 689–693. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2008.07.005
Wells, A. (2009). Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression. Guilford Press.