Results of the exploratory factor analysis supported the multidimensionality of the RPA questionnaire. The first and third factors reflected forms of rumination on positive affective experience. The second factor reflected the tendency to experience thoughts that would dampen a positive mood. An analysis of the intercorrelation of the factors revealed a moderately strong association between the two positive rumination factors as well as virtually no association between the dampening scale and the two positive rumination factors. Internal consistency of these factors was acceptable for a questionnaire to be used in research (Nunnally, 1967).