Metacognitions Questionnaire Research Articles

KORELASI KESADARAN METAKOGNISI DENGAN HASIL BELAJAR MAHASISWA PADAMATA KULIAH METABOLISME DI PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN KIMIA UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PONTIANAK

This study was based on the observation results of students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak which showed that there was still lack of students’ metacognitive awareness. As a result, this study was intended to investigate the metacognitive awareness of students and its correlation to students’ learning outcomes on metabolism subject especially to chemical education students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak. The research method of this study was correlational descriptive method. Techniques of data collecting were direct communication and documentation. The subject of this study consisted of 15 students of chemistry students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak. The researcher modified metacognitive questionnaire developed by Schraw & Dennison (1994) as research instrument with observational sheet. This research was initiated by administering interview, distributing questionnaire and analyzing data. The research findings revealed students’ metacognitive awareness based on the observed indicators namely declarative knowledge 83,33%, conditional knowledge 72%, planning 50,67%, information management strategy 73.33%, understanding monitoring 72,38%, debugging strategy 81,33%, and learning evaluation 73,33%. The correlation between metacognitive awareness and students’ learning outcomes on metabolism subject at Chemical education Study Program Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak was interpreted as low as its correlation score was 0,128 due to lack of metacognitive awareness influenced students’ learning outcomes.

Evoking the four dimensions of student knowledge in ecosystem: effectiveness of real object, web, and blended learning

This research aims to: identify whether there is a significant difference in influence between learning media based on real object, web, and blended learning on student knowledge dimension, which covers factual, conceptual, procedural, and metacognitive knowledge on ecosystem material. It was a quasi-experiment with a pretest-posttest comparison group design. The population in this study was all students of class X MIA in SMA N 1 Bantul and SMA N 2 Bantul in semester 2 of the 2018/2019 academic year. The sample in this study used three experimental classes that were randomly selected using cluster random sampling techniques. The data were collected using tests of factual, conceptual, procedural, and metacognitive knowledge and student's metacognitive questionnaire. These data were then analyzed using the Multivariate Analysis of Variants test. The results demonstrate that: (1) learning media based on real object, web and blended learning affect the student’s factual, conceptual, procedural and metacognitive knowledge, (2) there is a significant difference in effectiveness between learning media based on real object, web and blended learning on students' factual, conceptual and metacognitive knowledge, (3) there is no significant difference in effectiveness between learning media based on real object, web and blended learning on students' procedural knowledge. Based on this, it can be recommended that biology learning media based on real object and blended learning can be applied by the teacher to improve students' factual, conceptual, and metacognitive knowledge.

Investigating the Predictors of Intrusive Visual Imagery in Elite Athletes

Abstract The aims of this research were to determine if metacognitive beliefs predicted Intrusive Visual Imagery (IVI) in elite athletes, and if this was consistent across performance contexts. To address these aims, 110 elite cricket and AFL players completed the 30-item metacognitions questionnaire and intrusive visual imagery questionnaire before a training session and competitive match. Regression analyses indicated that the Negative Beliefs about the Uncontrollability of Thoughts and Their Danger metacognition and Need to Control Thoughts metacognition predicted IVI in both contexts. Findings were interpreted within the Self-Regulatory Executive Function model. It was suggested that extra attentional control is exerted to prevent the conscious experience of a negative belief, which prompts an image related to the belief being experienced, which is perceived as intrusive. Results also suggested that athletes are less likely to experience IVI before competing, possibly due to greater monitoring of thoughts. Implications for these findings are discussed.

Comparison of Resilience, Cognitive Emotion Regulation and Metacognitive Beliefs of Primiparous and Multiparous Women

Background: The aim of this present study was the comparison of resilience, cognitive emotion regulation, and metacognitive beliefs of primiparous and multiparous women in Rasht. Methods: The current research was a cross-sectional analytic study. The participants of this research were all of the primiparous and multiparous women who referred to Rasht hospitals between June and October in 2016. A total of 120 persons (60 primiparous and 60 multiparous women) selected by the random clustering sampling method. The Connor-Davidson resilience scale assessed the participants, cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire by Granfsky et al and Wells et al. metacognition questionnaire. Data analysis have done by using the multivariate variance analysis by SPSS v. 22 software. Results: The findings showed that there were significant differences in resilience, cognitive emotion regulation, and metacognitive beliefs between primiparous and multiparous women (P<0.001). Conclusion: The results illustrated that there were significant differences in primiparous and multiparous women in resilience, cognitive emotion regulation, and metacognitive beliefs. It seems that training and practical steps to upgrade them as necessary.

A hypothetical model of pain perception in patients with chronic pain: The predictive role of unconscious, emotional, behavioral and meta-cognitive factors

ObjectiveChronic pain has a great prevalence in the society of adults, which causes important problems for health and quality of life. The present study aims to investigate a hypothetical model of pain perception in patients with chronic pain, considering the role of unconscious, emotional, behavioral and meta-cognitive factors. MethodsA total of 391 patients (155 males, 236 females) who referred to the pain centers in Tehran suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain, participated in the study. Participants were asked to complete the Defense Style Questionnaire (DSQ-40), Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), The Inhibition/Activation System Scale (BIS/BAS), Meta-Cognitions Questionnaire (MCQ-30), and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). ResultsThe results revealed that the model could anticipate the intensity of pain in patients with chronic pain. Immature defence style, behavioral inhibition system, alexithymia, and meta-cognitive beliefs predicted the intensity of pain in patients with chronic pain. ConclusionEvaluation of results indicated that the perception of the intensity of pain in patients with chronic pain is affected by unconscious, emotional, behavioral and meta-cognitive factors.

Measuring the Cognitive Attentional Syndrome in Cardiac Patients With Anxiety and Depression Symptoms: Psychometric Properties of the CAS-1R.

Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) is a recent treatment with established efficacy in mental health settings. MCT is grounded in the Self-Regulatory Executive Function (S-REF) model of emotional disorders and treats a negative perseverative style of thinking called the cognitive attentional syndrome (CAS), thought to maintain psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression. The evaluation of effective psychological therapies for anxiety and depression in chronic physical illness is a priority and research in this area depends on the suitability and validity of measures assessing key psychological constructs. The present study examined the psychometric performance of a ten-item scale measuring the CAS, the CAS-1R, in a sample of cardiac rehabilitation patients experiencing mild to severe symptoms of anxiety and/or depression (N = 440). Participants completed the CAS scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Metacognitions Questionnaire 30 (MCQ-30). The latent structure of the CAS-1R was assessed using confirmatory factor analyses (CFA). In addition, the validity of the measure in explaining anxiety and depression was assessed using hierarchical regression. CFA supported a three-factor solution (i.e., coping strategies, negative metacognitive beliefs and positive metacognitive beliefs). CFA demonstrated a good fit, with a CFI = 0.988 and an RMSEA = 0.041 (90% CI = 0.017–0.063). Internal consistency was acceptable for the first two factors but low for the third, though all three demonstrated construct validity and the measure accounted for additional variance in anxiety and depression beyond age and gender. Results support the multi-factorial assessment of the CAS using this instrument, and demonstrate suitability for use in cardiac patients who are psychologically distressed.

Metacognitive Interpersonal Mindfulness-Based Training for Worry About Interpersonal Events: A Pilot Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

Individuals with personality disorders experience worry and repetitive thoughts regarding interpersonal scenarios. Mainstream mindfulness-based approaches may be insufficient to soothe these individual's distress due to difficulties in letting thoughts go and refocusing attention to the present moment. For this reason, we devised an adapted form of mindfulness-based program called Metacognitive Interpersonal Mindfulness-Based Training (MIMBT) for personality disorders. In this pilot study, 28 individuals attended nine weekly sessions to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability, and to establish preliminary outcomes. All individuals completed the program. Attendance was very high (96%). Significant changes were observed on the primary outcome of reduction in repetitive thinking, measured using the Metacognition Questionnaire-30. We also observed a decrease in depression severity. Despite important limitations, this pilot study suggests that MIMBT has the potential to be a viable and well-accepted option for increasing positive outcomes in the treatment of personality disorders. Clinical considerations and directions for future research are discussed.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ METACOGNITION AND THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH SUBJECT AT SMAN 8 KENDARI

The study aimed at investigating the correlation between students’ metacognition and their academic achievement at the eleventh grade of SMAN 8 Kendari. The objective of the study is to answer the following research question: is there any significant correlation between student’s metacognition and their academic achievement in English subject at SMAN 8 Kendari?. The study was correlation research study, which employed quantitative research methods. The data was collected from 46 participants who are from SMA N 8 Kendari class XI IPA I and IPS II. The data collection was carried out by using a Metacognition questionnaire and English achievement students from report card. Researcher used cluster random sampling technique in taking the sample. The data of the study was analyzed through Spearman correlation analysis of SPSS 16. The result shows that the coefficient correlation that obtained from the computation is 0,443 and categorized as moderate correlation. The result shows that there is a significant correlation between students’ metacognition and their academic achievement in English subject. This conclusion of this study was drawn through the result of computation which showed that the value of coefficient correlation (r) between two variables, that was students’ metacognition as the variable X and academic achievement as the variable Y, is as moderate as that of the Spearman correlation table with 0,05 level significant. Further, the data showed that there was a moderate correlation. Therefore, it means that the alternative hypothesis was accepted and the null hypothesis was rejected. Keywords: Metacognition, Academic Achievement

Development of guided inquiry based modules to improve learning outcomes and metacognition skills of student

This study aims to find out the guided inquiry-based acid-base module that have been developed meets the criteria of the National Education Standards Agency (BSNP); learning outcomes increase after being taught using guided inquiry based modules; there is a relationship between student learning outcomes with student metacognition skills. The population was all students of class XI Senior High School Education Foundation Mulia Medan Academic. Class XI Science was chosen as the sample determined by simple random sampling. The research method used is the development research using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The research instrument was a learning outcome test, a metacognitive questionnaire taken from the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI) instrument, and a validation sheets. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive analysis, feasibility analysis, the results of the metacognitive questionnaire, and the results of learning tests. The hypothesis test using the t-test and assisted with the SPSS 19.0. The results of the study showed that the modules were developed according to the criteria of the National Education Standards Agency (BSNP)obtained: content = 3.85; language = 3.89; presentation = 3.83; graphic = 3.87 with valid criteria;t count is greater than t table (8.321> 1.708) shows that student chemistry learning outcomes increase after being taught using guided inquiry-based modules; the results of the correlation obtained r count >r table (0.472 > 0.388) showed that there is a relationship between metacognition skills and chemistry learning outcomes of students. Keywords: Development research; learning outcomes;guided inquiry; metacognition skills; module

The mediating role of the metacognition, time perspectives and experiential avoidance on the relationship between childhood trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms

ABSTRACT Background: The current study was designed to investigate the direct and indirect effects of the childhood trauma, metacognition, time perspectives and experiential avoidance in prediction of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Methods: Participants included 432 adult patients referred for treatment to psychological, psychiatric disorders clinics and medical clinics of Shiraz, Iran. They were exposed to a traumatic event according to criterion A in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fifth edition (DSM-V). Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Post-traumatic Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI), Acceptance and Action Questionnaire – II (AAQ-II) and metacognitions questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30) all were applied for data collection. Results: The results indicated that childhood trauma has a direct correlation with symptoms of PTSD, metacognition, and time perspectives, while it has an indirect correlation with experiential avoidance as well as symptoms of PTSD. Thus, metacognition and time perspectives play a mediating role between childhood trauma and experiential avoidance. In the same way, all three variables (metacognition, time perspectives, and experiential avoidance) play the same role between childhood trauma and symptoms of PTSD. Conclusions: Altogether, results of this study were consistent with the metacognitive model as well as Time Perspective Theory for PTSD and emphasizes that childhood trauma, metacognition, time perspectives and experiential Avoidance are important in explanation of PTSD symptoms.

Differences in metacognitive beliefs among patients with bipolar disorder with or without previous suicide attempts

Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare differences in metacognitive beliefs between patients with bipolar disorder type I (BPDI) with previous suicide attempts (BPDI+), those without suicide attempts (BPDI−), and a control group. It also discusses the relationship between metacognitive beliefs and suicidal behavioral parameters.Materials and methods: The study included 72 BPDI+ and 73 BPDI− euthymic patients and 86 healthy age- and gender-matched individuals. All participants completed a sociodemographic data form, the Beck Depression Inventory, Metacognition Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30), Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire, and Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I. In addition, the Young Mania Rating Scale was used for the patient groups.Results: Both the BPDI+ and BPDI− patients had higher MCQ-30 scores than the control group (p < .01). Scores for the ‘need to control thoughts’ subscale were higher in the BPDI+ group than in the BPDI− group and were also higher in both the BPDI+ and BPDI− groups compared to the control group (p < .01). In addition, the ‘cognitive self-consciousness’ sub-scores of the BPDI− group were higher than those of the BPDI+ and the control group.Conclusion: The scores of ‘cognitive self-consciousness’ and ‘need to control thoughts’ vary across BPDI+ and BPDI− patients. It seems important to consider metacognitive beliefs regarding ‘need to control thoughts’ and ‘cognitive self-consciousness’ in terms of suicide prevention.

Alexithymia, Metacognition, and Theory of Mind in Children and Preadolescents With Migraine Without Aura (MWoA): A Case-Control Study.

Background: Some studies have demonstrated the high impact of headache and migraine in several areas of children and adolescents' life. In recent years, there has been an increase in scientific interest in the relationship between migraine and emotional regulation, investigating the possible consequences of emotional dysregulation on physical and mental health. While some studies have been carried out on the relationship between alexithymia and headache or migraine (especially in adults), no data exist on relationship between Theory of Mind (TOM), metacognition, and alexithymia in children and adolescents with migraine.Methods: Children with diagnosis of migraine without aura (MWoA) (36 males and 34 females) were compared to a healthy control group (31 males and 39 females). The age range was from 8 to 13 years in both groups. All children completed the Alexithymia Questionnaire for Children (AQC) for the assessment of alexithymia levels and the Domain of Social Perception included in the NEPSY-II to evaluate levels of TOM. Metacognitive development was evaluated with Io e La Mia Mente for children aged between 8 and 10 years and with Metacognitions Questionnaire for Children (MCQ-C) for children from 11 to 13.Results: There were no differences between children with MWoA and the control group in metacognitive abilities; only in the subscale “Negative Meta Worrying” of MCQ-C girls scored higher than boys, regardless of the group they were part of. Also, in the NEPSY-II subscale there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups. Children with MWoA scored higher in the AQC subscales “Difficulty Identifying Feelings” and “Difficulty Describing Feelings” than controls. Moreover, children between 8 and 10 years statistically differed from older children in “Difficulty Identifying Feelings” and in Total Score.Conclusion: Our data suggest that children with MWoA have no metacognitive and TOM problems compared to a healthy group. The experimental group showed higher traits of alexithymia, confirming what suggested by other studies in the literature. Future research will have to focus on migraine with aura and tension-type headache to evaluate any differences with children with MWoA.

Relationships among senior school students’ self-efficacy, metacognition and their achievement in chemistry

Learners play very significant roles in the teaching–learning process. Irrespective of how teachers teach, learners often have their own ways of learning. Three hundred senior secondary school II students selected from 10 senior secondary schools in Ilorin, Nigeria participated in the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 30 students from each of the 10 purposively sampled senior secondary schools. Data were collected using three instruments, namely, Chemistry SelfEfficacy Questionnaire, Chemistry Metacognition Questionnaire and Chemistry Achievement Test with reliability indices of 0.83, 0.73 and 0.86, respectively. Answers were provided to four research questions each of which has a corresponding hypothesis. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using Pearson Product Moment Correlation, regression and analysis of variance. Findings from the study indicates significant positive relationship among senior secondary school students’ Chemistry self-efficacy, metacognition and their achievement in Chemistry F(2, 297) = 332.482, p &lt; 0.05. Keywords: Academic achievement, metacognition, self-efficacy, senior secondary schools

Testing relationships between metacognitive beliefs, anxiety and depression in cardiac and cancer patients: Are they transdiagnostic?

ObjectiveAnxiety and depression symptoms are common in patients with physical health conditions. In the metacognitive model, beliefs about cognition (metacognitions) are a key factor in the development and maintenance of anxiety and depression. The current study evaluated if metacognitions predict anxiety and/or depression symptoms and if differential or common patterns of relationships exist across cardiac and cancer patients. MethodA secondary data analysis with 102 cardiac patients and 105 patients with breast or prostate cancer were included. Participants were drawn from two studies, Wells et al. [1] and Cook et al. [2]. All patients reported at least mild anxiety or depression symptoms. Patients completed the Metacognitions Questionnaire 30 (MCQ-30) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Hierarchical linear regressions evaluated metacognitive predictors of anxiety and depression across the groups. ResultsThe results of regression analyses controlling for a range of demographics and testing for effect of illness type showed that uncontrollability and danger and positive beliefs were common and independent predictors of anxiety in both groups. There was one positive bi-variate association between metacognitive beliefs (uncontrollability and danger) and depressive symptoms. ConclusionsFindings support the metacognitive model, suggesting that a common set of metacognitive factors contribute to psychological distress, particularly anxiety. Uncontrollability and danger metacognitions and positive beliefs about worry appear to make independent contributions to anxiety irrespective of type of physical illness. While metacognitive beliefs were not reliably associated with depressive symptoms this may be because the current sample exhibited low depression scores.

Metacognitive functioning in bipolar disorder versus controls and its correlations with neurocognitive functioning in a cross-sectional design

IntroductionMetacognition is an important factor in the development and persistence of bipolar disorder. One of the most striking examples of impairment in metacognitive functioning in bipolar disorder is the lack of insight these patients have in their disorder. Despite its importance, research regarding metacognition in bipolar disorder is scarce. Furthermore, the neurocognitive basis of metacognitive functioning is unknown. MethodsThe current study included 29 patients with bipolar disorder and 29 age, educational level and gender matched healthy controls. All the participants filled in a metacognition questionnaire that examined their metacognitive beliefs. In addition, it was tested how well they estimated their performance on a neurocognitive test-battery beforehand (metacognitive knowledge) and afterwards (metacognitive experience). ResultsBipolar disorder patients showed maladaptive metacognitive beliefs in comparison with the healthy controls. They also showed impaired metacognitive knowledge and experience. That is, they overestimated their own cognitive performance. However, the latter result was also true for the healthy controls. In addition, metacognition had neurocognitive correlates. However, for the bipolar patients, depressive symptomatology had an important effect on this relationship and on metacognition in general. ConclusionMaladaptive metacognitive skills are related to depression in bipolar disorder. A more healthy metacognitive thinking should be promoted. An effective training for this could be a therapy that includes various elements, from basic cognitive- to higher order metacognitive training.

The evaluation of metacognitive beliefs and emotion recognition in panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder: effects on symptoms and comparison with healthy control

Background: The impairments in metacognitive functions and emotion recognition are considered as liable factors in anxiety disorders.Aims: The better understanding of these cognitive abilities might lead to develop more accurate treatment methods for patients who suffer from anxiety.Methods: Forty-four patients with panic disorder (PD), 37 individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and 44 healthy control (HC) were participated in our study. Metacognition questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30), Reading The Mind From The Eyes Test and symptom severity tests were administered.Results: Statistical analyses estimated the dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs and disrupted emotion recognition in patients relative to HC. The ‘need to control thoughts’ aspect of metacognitive beliefs was accounted for symptom severity in GAD. Improper metacognitive beliefs were significantly predicted the PD and GAD. In addition, impoverished emotion recognition predicted the GAD.Conclusions: Our study revealed the role of inconvenient metacognitive beliefs and distorted emotion recognition in PD and GAD. These findings might facilitate the treatment management in cognitive therapies of anxiety disorders via pointing out more reasonable targets across improper cognitive fields.

Validity and Reliability of Cognitive Attentional Syndrome-1 Questionnaire.

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of Cognitive Attentional Syndrome-1 (CAS-1) questionnaire. Methods221 participants were included in the study who do not meet any psychiatric diagnosis. Participants were applied SCID I and II and filled CAS-1 scale, Meta-Cognitions Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Scale, and Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ). Testing the reliability Cronbach’s alpha, item analysis and Item and total score correlation coefficients were applied. For testing structural validity, Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used, and for testing the content validity, the relationship between each item of CAS-1 and MCQ-30, BDI, BAI, GAD-7, PSWQ was examined. ResultsThe correlation reliability coefficients were statistically significant except for using alcohol/drugs as a coping mechanism. Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of 16 items was 0.771 whereas, this ratio was 0.772 for the first eight items (CAS) and 0.685 for the last eight items (Metacognitive Beliefs) which showed that the internal consistency of CAS-1 was high. Structural and Content Validity of the scale was significant. ConclusionThe Turkish version of the CAS-1 was a reliable and valid measure to evaluate CAS in a Turkish population.

Validation of the Serbian version of the Metacognitions Questionnaire-30 in nonclinical and clinical samples.

The Metacognitions Questionnaire (MCQ-30) is a brief multidimensional measure used for assessment of metacognitive beliefs in psychopathology. The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of MCQ-30 in Serbian nonclinical (n=246) and clinical (n=171; anxiety and depressive disorders) samples. The reliability of the questionnaire and its subscales was satisfactory. An exploratory factor analysis yielded a five-factor solution in both groups, whereas a confirmatory factor analysis showed a somewhat weaker fit of the model. The MCQ-30 showed positive associations with measures of anxiety, pathological worry, depressive, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in both samples, demonstrating adequate convergent validity. The instrument was sensitive to differences in metacognitive beliefs between nonclinical and clinical samples. MCQ-30 subscales showed incremental contributions in predicting pathological worry after controlling for the variance in obsessive-compulsive symptoms and vice versa. Our results suggest that the MCQ-30 is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing metacognitive beliefs in both nonclinical and clinical samples. Moreover, the findings support the use of the MCQ-30 in Serbian population and extend support for the metacognitive model.

As percepções de professores de língua inglesa em formação sobre estratégias aplicadas ao ensino e aprendizagem

Learning what strategies are and their use is essential to form more critical and autonomous foreign language learners and pre-service teachers. Thus, the objective of this study is to describe the perception of pre-service English teachers on strategies applied to teaching and learning languages. In this research, the participants were 30 students of the Teaching Practice in English Language course from the Arts English Language and Literature Department that took part in this study. The data collection consisted of the application of a Metacognitive Questionnaire about the use of strategies for teaching and learning English. The results were analyzed qualitatively and showed that participants have a broad awareness of their learning and the use of strategies. Moreover, results point to a positive conception about their use of strategies and a theoretical basis to teach this content to future students in the teaching career.

Fear of cancer recurrence among Chinese cancer survivors: Prevalence and associations with metacognition and neuroticism.

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) represents a chronic burden for many cancer survivors. We determined FCR prevalence and potential correlates, specifically metacognitive styles and neuroticism among Chinese cancer survivors with breast or colorectal cancer. This study included 285 Chinese patients with breast (N=173) and colorectal (N=112) cancers at 8-week postsurgery. Participants completed a set of baseline questionnaires evaluating FCR (Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Short Form [FCRI-SF]), metacognition (Metacognitions Questionnaire-30), and neuroticism (Eysenck Personality Questionnaire). Scores of 13 to 21 were indicative of subclinical FCR on the FCRI-SF. Scores greater than or equal to 22 indicated clinically significant levels of FCR. Fully adjusted multinomial logistic regressions identified correlates of subclinical and clinically significant FCR. Respectively, 26.0% (n=74) and 11.2% (n=32) achieved scores indicating subclinical and clinically significant FCR. Expressing significantly more positive (OR=1.21, P=.003) and negative (OR=1.19, P=.005) beliefs about worry was associated with a higher likelihood of reporting subclinical FCR. Both higher neuroticism (OR=1.28, P=.003) and more negative beliefs about worry (OR=1.19, P=0.035) were associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing clinically significant FCR. Positive and negative metacognitions may play an important role in the development of subclinical FCR. In particular, negative metacognition and neuroticism may elevate FCR from subclinical to a clinical level. The findings give insight into the identification of cancer survivors with subclinical or clinical FCR and aid the development of interventions aimed at changing metacognitive beliefs in order to manage FCR.