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Reliability and validity of the Overeating Tension Scale.

S Popkess-Vawter1, M M Gerkovich, S Wendel

  • 1University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, USA.

Journal of Nursing Measurement
|March 3, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study developed the Overeating Tension Scale to measure tension related to overeating. The validated 32-item scale helps assess psychological factors contributing to eating behaviors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Overeating is a complex behavior influenced by psychological factors.
  • Tension and motivation-specific states play a role in overeating.
  • A reliable scale is needed to measure overeating tension.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Overeating Tension Scale (OTS).
  • To operationalize overeating tension as a discrepancy between actual and desired feelings before overeating.
  • To assess overall and motivation-specific tension related to overeating.

Main Methods:

  • Scale development based on Apter's Reversal Theory.
  • Iterative item refinement across four studies (total N = 1071).
  • Psychometric testing including reliability (internal consistency) and validity (construct, convergent, factor analysis).

Main Results:

  • The final Overeating Tension Scale comprises 32 items.
  • Evidence supports the scale's internal consistency reliability.
  • The scale demonstrated construct validity with contrasted groups (overweight vs. normal weight), convergent validity, and factor analysis support.

Conclusions:

  • The Overeating Tension Scale is a reliable and valid instrument.
  • The scale can be used to measure psychological tension associated with overeating.
  • Findings contribute to understanding the psychological underpinnings of eating behaviors.

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