Psychometric properties of the German version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory.

IF 3.5 3区医学 Q2 NUTRITION & DIETETICS

Journal of Eating Disorders Pub Date : 2025-04-07 DOI:10.1186/s40337-025-01253-7

Adrian Meule, Sebastian Ertl, Kelsie T Forbush, Luka M Mindrup, Johannes C Ehrenthal, David R Kolar

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Abstract

Background: The Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory (EPSI) is a multidimensional self-report measure for the assessment of eating pathology and related aspects: Body Dissatisfaction, Binge Eating, Cognitive Restraint, Purging, Restricting, Excessive Exercise, Negative Attitudes Toward Obesity, and Muscle Building. The aims of the current studies were to provide a German translation of the EPSI and replicate the original EPSI's psychometric properties and correlates.

Methods: In two cross-sectional surveys using convenience samples (n = 361 and n = 178), participants completed the German EPSI along with other questionnaires.

Results: In both studies, the EPSI's eight-factor structure, high internal consistencies, and differential associations with other instruments assessing eating disorder-specific and general psychopathology as well as gender differences on the EPSI's scales were largely replicated.

Conclusions: The German EPSI had sound psychometric properties that allow for a reliable and valid, multidimensional assessment of eating-disorder psychopathology.

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Journal of Eating Disorders Neuroscience-Behavioral Neuroscience

CiteScore

5.30

自引率

17.10%

发文量

161

审稿时长

16 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Eating Disorders is the first open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing leading research in the science and clinical practice of eating disorders. It disseminates research that provides answers to the important issues and key challenges in the field of eating disorders and to facilitate translation of evidence into practice. The journal publishes research on all aspects of eating disorders namely their epidemiology, nature, determinants, neurobiology, prevention, treatment and outcomes. The scope includes, but is not limited to anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and other eating disorders. Related areas such as important co-morbidities, obesity, body image, appetite, food and eating are also included. Articles about research methodology and assessment are welcomed where they advance the field of eating disorders.