Profile of maladaptive and normative eating behaviors in correlation with rumination: a cross-sectional study among Lebanese adults

Psicologia Reflexão e Crítica, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 38(1)

Published: Jan. 3, 2025

Abstract Background Dieting is a common practice around the world. People who wish to lose weight, improve their eating habits, or reach desired level of health often diet. Rumination, pattern repetitive negative thoughts and emotions, typically found when individuals The current study aimed identify physical psychological differences between maladaptive normative behaviors in sample from Lebanon. Methods A cross-sectional design was adopted for study. It occurred June July 2022. Four hundred participants aged 18 above participated. research team used snowball sampling method recruit volunteers all governorates Results Beta values were compare independent variables order infer those that have strongest effect on dependent ones. Higher Body Mass Index, belonging cluster 3 (restriction food intake rumination) 1 (maladaptive behavior compared 2 (normative thought) significantly related more dieting. activity index higher levels orthorexia nervosa tendencies. Conclusions demonstrated relationship activity, rumination, patterns including restriction intake, dieting, nervosa. These results can help with identifying factors associated patterns, as well guide interventions within Lebanese population.

Language: Английский

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Relationship between parental perfectionism and child’s disordered eating: mediating role of parental distress and validation of the arabic version of the eating disorders examination questionnaire-short-parent version (EDE-QS-P)

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Eating disorders are an emerging global health crisis, with significant implications for both physical and psychological well-being. Disordered eating behaviors in childhood can serve as precursors to more severe if left untreated. Previous literature evidences a strong association between perfectionism, well parental control disorders, highlighting perfectionism factor the development maintenance of ED symptoms. Early intervention during this critical developmental period is essential address these risks, prevent progression clinical support healthier long-term outcomes children. This study aimed assess mediating role distress parents disordered As secondary objective, intended validate Arabic version Disorders Examination Questionnaire-Short Parent Version (EDE-QS-P). A diverse sample Lebanese children aged 6–11 years (N = 502; mean age 36.24 ± 8.29 years, 74.5% mothers) were recruited from schools, community centers, healthcare facilities into cross-sectional study. One parent per child completed all questionnaires, which assessed children, distress. The instruments used included Disorder (EDE-QS-P) eating, Big Three Perfectionism Scale - Short Form (BTPS-SF) Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale-8 Items (DASS-8) SPSS software v.25 was statistical analysis. To examine structure EDE-QS-P, we conducted Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) using AMOS v.28 software. mediation analysis PROCESS MACRO v.3.4 model 4. EDE-QS-P showed unidimensional structure, internal consistency reliability high convergent validity. Higher child's scores reported by fathers compared mothers (8.32 9.12 vs. 5.62 7.69, t (500) 3.01, p 0.003). Parental mediated (indirect effect: Beta 0.14; Boot SE 0.02; CI 0.11; 0.18). More significantly associated distress, higher eating. directly successfully validated Lebanon, confirming its validity assessing parental-reported Arab contexts. Elevated correlates increased suggests that providers should be alert signs provide appropriate interventions, such cognitive-behavioral therapy or stress management techniques, alleviate issues lower risk

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the Nine Item Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Screen (NIAS) in a community sample of adults

Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Aug. 23, 2023

No epidemiological data is yet available on Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in Arab countries, which may part be due to the lack of measures Arabic language. This constitutes a major obstacle further progress our understanding nature, aetiology, course, treatment, and prevention ARFID, especially as some evidence suggested that ARFID vary across cultures food environments. We aimed contribute literature eating disorders field by examining psychometric properties an translation Nine Item Screen (NIAS).This was cross-sectional, web-based study. A total 515 Lebanese community adults (mean age 27.55 ± 10.92 years, 69.9% females) participated. The forward-backward method adopted translate NIAS from English Arabic.Confirmatory Factor Analyses provided for adequate fit indices three-factor model (i.e., Picky eating, Fear, Appetite) 9-item version NIAS. An reliability achieved, with McDonald's ω ranging .75 .90 score all three subscores. Multi-group analyses demonstrated measurement invariance sex (males vs. weight groups (underweight/healthy [BMI ≤ 25] overweight/obese > 25]) at configural, metric, scalar levels. Adequate patterns correlations between disordered symptoms, psychological distress well-being were seen. In particular, fear significantly associated non-ARFID symptoms. Appetite but not inversely correlated well-being. All subscores positively distress.Findings short, valid reliable self-report measure screen light these findings, we recommend its use clinical research purposes among Arabic-speaking adults.Avoidant/restrictive intake disorder characterized avoidance or dietary restriction least one four consequences––weight loss, nutritional deficiency, supplement dependence, and/or psychosocial impairment. (NIAS) developed screening detect symptoms has nine items subscales map onto each presentation. have been translated into multiple languages validated Arabic. To end, validate present study, would turn facilitate improved practices related nations. findings provide support Lebanon.

Language: Английский

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The 26-Item Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26): Psychometric Properties and Factor Structure in Vegetarians and Vegans

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 297 - 297

Published: Jan. 6, 2023

The eating disorder screener, Eating Attitudes Test (EAT), has been used widely; however, its usability in specific dietary groups such as vegetarians and vegans remain unknown. Considering the rising popularity of vegetarianism veganism, current study aimed to assess psychometric properties theoretical assumptions 26-item EAT separate (n = 278), 580), omnivores 413). Confirmatory factor analysis four models from previous literature revealed inadequate fit data, with exception a 16-item four-factor model vegans. Further assessment original three-factor demonstrated poor properties. primarily test-retest reliability discovered this study, independent whether shortened version was used, raises concerns around utility stability EAT-26 Future research should potentially investigate novel ways measuring pathology these groups.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES-2) in a sample of community adults

Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: April 1, 2023

There is a growing attention on intuitive eating (IE) styles in the Western world that has not yet reached Arab countries, which likely due to lack of psychometrically sound measures IE construct for Arabic-speaking people. The current study aims examine psychometric properties an Arabic translation most widely used measure IE-the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES-2), community population from Lebanon.Two samples adults Lebanon (sample 1: n = 359, 59.9% females, age 22.75 ± 7.04 years; sample 2: 444, 72.7% 27.25 9.53 years) were recruited through online convenience sampling. and back-translation method was applied IES-2 linguistic validation. Factorial validity investigated using Exploratory Factor Analysis & Confirmatory strategy. Composite reliability sex invariance examined. We also tested convergent criterion-related correlations with other theoretically plausible constructs.Nine out original 23 items removed because they either loaded below 0.40 and/or cross-loaded too highly multiple factors. This resulted four domains (Unconditional Permission Eat, Physical Rather than Emotional Reasons, Reliance Hunger Satiety Cues, Body-Food Choice Congruence) 14 retained. Internal estimates excellent, McDonald's ω values ranging 0.828 0.923 Multigroup analysis established configural, thresholds, metric, scalar, strict across gender. Finally, higher total scores significantly correlated lower body dissatisfaction more positive attitudes, thus attesting scale.The findings provide preliminary evidence appropriate qualities 14-item, four-factor structure IES-2; thereby supporting its use at least among adults.Diet restriction proven costly ineffective promoting long-term weight loss. As alternative, innovative behavioral approaches have been proposed, such as practices. focuses enhancing intrinsic motivation healthily, creating effective, sustainable lifestyle changes. (IES-2) assess patients general population. scale explores components IE: Unconditional Eat (i.e., trying stave off hunger refusing label certain foods forbidden), Reasons when physically hungry rather emotional reasons), Cues trusting one’s own internal satiety cues relying them guide behaviors), Congruence extent individuals make food choices promote their functioning performance). Since development, translated into different languages validated countries populations. However, no version available. proposed Lebanon. Findings provided adults.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties of the Arabic versions of the Three-Item Short Form of the modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-3) and the Muscularity Bias Internalization Scale (MBIS)

Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: May 23, 2023

There is a lack of psychometrically sound measures to assess internalized weight and muscularity biases among Arabic-speaking people. To fill this gap, we sought investigate the psychometric properties Arabic translations Three-Item Short Form Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-3) Muscularity (MBIS) in sample community adults.A total 402 Lebanese citizens residents enrolled cross-sectional study (mean age: 24.46 years (SD = 6.60); 55.2% females). Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was conducted using principal-axis factoring oblimin rotation estimate parameters parallel analysis determine number factors. CFA weighted least square mean variance adjusted estimator which recommended for ordinal CFA.An WBIS-3 resulted robust single-factor solution three items. An examination factorial structure MBIS revealed two-factor structure, showed adequate model fit. We obtained excellent internal consistency as indicated by McDonald's ω coefficients .87 score ranging between .92 .95 two factor scores. Cross-sex invariance confirmed at configural, metric, scalar levels. Convergent validity supported significant correlations MBIS. Divergent concurrent were approved showing small medium MBIS/WBIS-3 scores muscle dysmorphia, disordered eating symptoms, body image concerns.Findings suggest that versions are suitable use adults.Individuals with overweight or obesity frequently experience weight-based stigmatization. The widespread belief matter personal will self-control results various stereotypes (e.g., laziness, self-discipline, neglect). Furthermore, influence identifies internalization societal ideals risk developing dissatisfaction, subsequent behavior. Hence, dimensions ideals, thinness muscularity, associated dissatisfaction concerns. shortened version modified (WBIS-M) designed evaluate bias internalization. As (MBIS), it assesses extent an individual endorses muscularity-based engages negative self-evaluations due muscularity. These scales not yet validated Arabic. end, aimed translate validate present study, would turn facilitate improved research clinical practices related nations. findings provide support WBI-3 examining adults Lebanon.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the short entrapment scale in a non-clinical sample of young adults

Psicologia Reflexão e Crítica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 37(1)

Published: Jan. 18, 2024

Abstract Background Entrapment is the feeling of wanting to leave an unbearable situation but believing that there are no options do so. An Arabic entrapment Scale will assist healthcare professionals in region prevention suicide as tool tailored specific sociocultural context, which would enhance detection. Objective In current study, we aim evaluate psychometric properties a translated version Short Form (E-SF). Methods Three hundred eighty-nine Lebanese citizens were enrolled this cross-sectional study. Results The mean age participants was 23.03 years (SD = 2.93), 69.4% being women. To examine factor structure scale, used exploratory-to-confirmatory analysis (EFA-to-CFA) strategy. EFA and CFA results indicated fit unidimensional model (A-ES) generally acceptable. Composite reliability scores adequate total sample (ω .87). All indices suggested configural, metric, scalar invariance supported across genders. positively significantly correlated with suicidal ideation, alcohol use disorder, psychological distress, orthorexia nervosa, suggesting convergent divergent validity. Conclusion A-ES found be valid reliable assess degree young adults.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties of the Eating Attitudes Test-26 in Spanish schoolchildren

Anales de Pediatría (English Edition), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 100(4), P. 241 - 250

Published: April 1, 2024

Disordered Eating Attitudes and Behaviours (DEABs) can impact both the mental physical health of children. Early detection is crucial to prevent complications improve outcomes. The Test-26 (EAT-26) a widely used, cost-effective tool for assessing DEABs. To evaluate psychometric properties EAT-26 by analysing its factor structure, internal consistency, convergent validity, measurement invariance across sexes in Spanish schoolchildren. Validation study sample 718 was randomly divided into 2 groups, each with 359 participants, we carried out an exploratory analysis (EFA) confirmatory (CFA) instrument. Subsequently, assessed consistency means ordinal alpha, validity SCOFF questionnaire sexes. results EFA CFA supported multidimensional structure EAT comprising 6 factors 21 items. These underlie second-order model adequate most factors. showed moderate EAT-21 We found abbreviated scale exhibited modest promising properties, making it suitable instrument DEABs educational settings. Las Actitudes y Comportamientos Alimentarios Desordenados (DEAB, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden afectar tanto la salud como física los niños/as. Su detección temprana es para prevenir complicaciones mejorar las posibilidades de recuperación. El una herramienta ampliamente utilizada evaluar DEAB debido su costo-efectividad. Evaluar propiedades psicométricas del EAT-26, analizando estructura factorial, consistencia interna, validez convergente e invarianza medida entre ambos sexos escolares españoles. Estudio instrumental con muestra escolares. La se dividió aleatoriamente dos grupos, cada uno participantes, realizando un Análisis Factorial Exploratorio (AFE) Confirmatorio (AFC). Posteriormente, estimó interna el alfa ordinal, cuestionario sexos. Los hallazgos AFE AFC respaldaron EAT, compuesta seis factores ítems. Estos subyacen modelo segundo orden DEAB. fue suficiente mayoría factores. Se mostró moderada EAT-21. alcanzó escala abreviada EAT-21, unas modestas prometedoras, constituyendo instrumento adecuado evaluación DEAB, niños niñas, contextos docentes.

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Validation of the shortest version of the eating attitude test (EAT-7) as a screening tool for disordered eating in patients with first-episode schizophrenia

Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia have a two to five-fold higher risk of developing obesity and up threefold disordered eating behaviors relative the general population. Over past decades, Eating Attitude Test (EAT) has been well-recognized widely used in clinical practice. However, only little psychometric information is available on EAT for researchers clinicians who deal patients schizophrenia, it still unclear whether scale could fulfill measurement needs help research decision-making context psychotic disorders. This study aimed investigate properties shortest version (EAT-7) among newly-diagnosed had minimal exposure antipsychotics at start study. an observational, cross-sectional survey that was carried out department psychiatry Razi Hospital, Manouba, Tunisia. The took place between January June 2024, involved clinically-stabilized outpatients < 3 months treatment (N = 112; mean age 24.44 ± 5.41 years). In terms factor analysis, EAT-7 presented one-dimensional structure. All seven items strongly loaded single factor, all indices CFA suggesting good fit data. addition, yielded excellent reliability coefficients, both McDonald's ω Cronbach's α 0.88. Measurement invariance across sex groups tested using multi-group CFA, established configural, scalar, metric levels. No significant differences scores males females were found. Finally, positively correlated depression anxiety, supporting concurrent validity scale. shortness, items' clarity conciseness make efficient tool appropriate as first-step screening detect low cost burden. We hope this will facilitate widespread application routine assessment monitoring practices.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric network analysis of the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness, version 2 (MAIA-2) in Peruvian adults

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Feb. 15, 2025

Interoception is a complex, multidimensional construct that refers to the nervous system's processing of internal bodily signals. Currently, there are no comprehensive measurement tools available capture full complexity interoception. The Multidimensional Assessment Interoceptive Awareness, Version 2 (MAIA-2), widely accepted and utilized interoceptive questionnaire measures multiple dimensions conscious interoception through self-report. aim this study was demonstrate validity new Spanish translation MAIA-2 in Peruvian adults examine dimensionality MAIA-2. A total 414 participants residing Lima (Peru) were included; 85% young between 18 27 years. fit structural equation model (SEM) assessed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). bootstrap exploratory graph (bootEGA). results CFA suggest an oblique (8 factors, 34 items) with modifications (items 11, 12, 15 deleted). bootEGA analyses indicate five-dimensional more parsimonious. These findings may have fewer than original eight-dimensional theoretical model. version proves be valid reliable tool for assessing adults, though slight variations dimensional structure observed compared This provides solid basis future research clinical applications Spanish-speaking contexts.

Language: Английский

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