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mini cambridgeexeter repetitive thoughts scale minicerts captures constructive unconstructive aspects repetitive thinking need revise improve given novelty reason present validation factor analysis spanish version minicerts given important take cultural issues account instrument adaptation also assess measurement invariance across spanish n 430 peruvian n 394 populations deleting conflictive items 9items version minicerts showed twofactor model distinguishing constructive unconstructive repetitive thinking although solution invariant across groups results also showed unconstructive factor positively associated anxiety depression stress measures despite acceptable internal consistency absence measurement invariance across groups recommend use crossgroup comparisons populations cultural issues could explain result discussed findings highlight importance performing crosscultural adaptations assessment instruments even language