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Multidimensional Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire

743 Shared Subjects

A self-report questionnaire assessing a broad range of Experiential Avoidance (EA) content distinguishable from higher order personality traits. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0023242 A short version, the Brief Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire (BEAQ) reduces the number of items from 62 to 15. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034473
Clinical Assessments
Personality
07/28/2017
meaq01
04/18/2023
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY lab_interview_date
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month. lab_interview_age
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported
Query visit String 60 Recommended Visit name pax_timepoint
Query meaq_ba Integer Recommended Behavioral Avoidance Facet Scale
Query meaq_da Integer Recommended Distress Aversion Facet Scale
Query meaq_p Integer Recommended Procrastination Facet Scale
Query meaq_ds Integer Recommended Distraction and Suppression Facet Scale
Query meaq_rd Integer Recommended Repression and Denial Facet Scale
Query meaq_de Integer Recommended Distress Endurance Facet Scale
Query meaq_total Integer Recommended Total Score
Query meaq_1_1 Integer Recommended I won't do something if I think it will make me uncomfortable 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_1_2 Integer Recommended If I could magically remove all of my painful memories, I would 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_1_3 Integer Recommended When something upsetting comes up, I try very hard to stop thinking about it 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_1_4 Integer Recommended I sometimes have difficulty identifying how I feel 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_1_5 Integer Recommended I tend to put off unpleasant things that need to get done 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_1_6 Integer Recommended People should face their fears 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_1_7 Integer Recommended Happiness means never feeling any pain or disappointment 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_1_8 Integer Recommended I avoid activities if there is even a small possibility of getting hurt 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_2_9 Integer Recommended When negative thoughts come up, I try to fill my head with something else 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_2_10 Integer Recommended At times, people have told me I'm in denial 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_2_11 Integer Recommended I sometimes procrastinate to avoid facing challenges 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_2_12 Integer Recommended Even when I feel uncomfortable, I don't give up working toward things I value 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_2_13 Integer Recommended When I am hurting, I would do anything to feel better 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_2_14 Integer Recommended I rarely do something if there is a chance that it will upset me 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_2_15 Integer Recommended I usually try to distract myself when I feel something painful 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_2_16 Integer Recommended I am able to "turn off" my emotions when I don't want to feel 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_3_17 Integer Recommended When I have something important to do I find myself doing a lot of other things instead 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_3_18 Integer Recommended I am willing to put up with pain and discomfort to get what I want 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_3_19 Integer Recommended Happiness involves getting rid of negative thoughts 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_3_20 Integer Recommended I work hard to avoid situations that might bring up unpleasant thoughts and feelings in me 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_3_21 Integer Recommended I don't realize I'm anxious until other people tell me 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_3_22 Integer Recommended When upsetting memories come up, I try to focus on other things 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_3_23 Integer Recommended I am in touch with my emotions 1::6 6 = strongly disagree; 5 = moderately disagree; 4 = slightly disagree; 3 = slightly agree; 2 = moderately agree; 1 = strongly agree
Query meaq_3_24 Integer Recommended I am willing to suffer for the things that matter to me 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_4_25 Integer Recommended One of my big goals is to be free from painful emotions 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_4_26 Integer Recommended I prefer to stick to what I am comfortable with, rather than try new activities 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_4_27 Integer Recommended I work hard to keep out upsetting feelings 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_4_28 Integer Recommended People have said that I don't own up to my problems 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_4_29 Integer Recommended Fear or anxiety won't stop me from doing something important 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_4_30 Integer Recommended I try to deal with problems right away 1::6 6 = strongly disagree; 5 = moderately disagree; 4 = slightly disagree; 3 = slightly agree; 2 = moderately agree; 1 = strongly agree
Query meaq_4_31 Integer Recommended I'd do anything to feel less stressed 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_4_32 Integer Recommended If I have any doubts about doing something, I just won't do it 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_5_33 Integer Recommended When unpleasant memories come to me, I try to put them out of my mind 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_5_34 Integer Recommended In this day and age people should not have to suffer 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_5_35 Integer Recommended Others have told me that I suppress my feelings 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_5_36 Integer Recommended I try to put off unpleasant tasks for as long as possible 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_5_37 Integer Recommended When I am hurting, I still do what needs to be done 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_5_38 Integer Recommended My life would be great if I never felt anxious 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_5_39 Integer Recommended If I am starting to feel trapped, I leave the situation immediately 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_5_40 Integer Recommended When a negative thought comes up, I immediately try to think of something else 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_6_41 Integer Recommended It's hard for me to know what I'm feeling 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_6_42 Integer Recommended I won't do something until I absolutely have to 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_6_43 Integer Recommended I don't let pain and discomfort stop me from getting what I want 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_6_44 Integer Recommended I would give up a lot not to feel bad 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_6_45 Integer Recommended I go out of my way to avoid uncomfortable situations 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_6_46 Integer Recommended I can numb my feelings when they are too intense 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_6_47 Integer Recommended Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_6_48 Integer Recommended I am willing to put up with sadness to get what I want 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_7_49 Integer Recommended Some people have told me that I "hide my head in the sand 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_7_50 Integer Recommended Pain always leads to suffering 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_7_51 Integer Recommended If I am in a slightly uncomfortable situation, I try to leave right away 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_7_52 Integer Recommended It takes me awhile to realize when I'm feeling bad 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_7_53 Integer Recommended I continue working toward my goals even if I have doubts 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_7_54 Integer Recommended I wish I could get rid of all of my negative emotions 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_7_55 Integer Recommended I avoid situations if there is a chance that I'll feel nervous 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_7_56 Integer Recommended I feel disconnected from my emotions 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_8_57 Integer Recommended I don't let gloomy thoughts stop me from doing what I want 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_8_58 Integer Recommended The key to a good life is never feeling any pain 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_8_59 Integer Recommended I'm quick to leave any situation that makes me feel uneasy 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_8_60 Integer Recommended People have told me that I'm not aware of my problems 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_8_61 Integer Recommended I hope to live without any sadness and disappointment 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
Query meaq_8_62 Integer Recommended When working on something important, I won't quit even if things get difficult 1::6 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = moderately disagree; 3 = slightly disagree; 4 = slightly agree; 5 = moderately agree; 6 = strongly agree
version_form String 121 Recommended Form used/assessment name
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