The MAKQ dimensions show acceptable internal consistency across both studies (alphas 0.77-0.93)¶

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q2 i? Cronbach's alpha was acceptable for meta-attention control (0.93/0.91), monitoring (0.78/0.77), and strategy knowledge items (0.84/0.81) in Studies One and Two respectively. → Mulvihill 2025

Evidence¶

Mulvihill 2025¶

Mulvihill, A., Matthews, N., Chidley, K., Macmahon, S., Armitage, K. L., Sherlock, D., Dux, P. E., & Carroll, A. (2025). The meta-attention knowledge questionnaire (MAKQ): a new instrument for investigating meta-attention in a young adolescent sample. Metacognition and Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-025-09433-1

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Reliability analysis in Study One (N = 293) using Cronbach's alpha on the finalised scales; Study Two (N = 83) replicated with alphas of 0.91, 0.77, and 0.81. The article states these were "considered acceptable".

"The internal consistencies for the meta-attention control subscale (α = 0.93), meta-attention monitoring subscale (α = 0.78), and the strategy knowledge items (α = 0.84) were considered acceptable."

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