The Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ) is a self-report questionnaire. Clinicians and researchers can use the results to assess metamemory in middle-aged and older adults. It has three scales that measure: 

• Satisfaction with memory functioning 

• Self-appraisal of memory ability 

• Self-reported use of memory strategies 

Permissions

MMQ test forms can be used without permission for non-commercial clinical, research and educational purposes.  

Pharmaceutical or commercial entities must purchase the forms from Baycrest. Permission is also required to translate the MMQ into another language or to alter the MMQ in any way. 

Any publications that arise from using a version of the MMQ must cite the original source article: 

Troyer, A. K., & Rich, J. B. (2002). Psychometric properties of a new metamemory questionnaire for older adults. Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 57(1), 19-27. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/57.1.P19. 

Publications must also cite any additional source articles listed on the specific translation that is used.

Validation

The original validation of the MMQ was published in 2002. Since then, the MMQ has been translated into several languages and used in numerous clinical and experimental research studies. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis of the MMQ provides evidence for the reliability, validity and responsiveness of the MMQ across diverse populations and settings. 

See a list of publications using the MMQ (PDF).

Please email [email protected] to purchase the MMQ or ask questions.