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Measuring eating competence: psychometric properties and validity of the ecSatter Inventory
Barbara Lohse1, Ellyn Satter, Tanya Horacek
1The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. lohseb@psu.edu
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
|October 25, 2007
Summary
The ecSatter Inventory (ecSI) effectively measures eating competence (EC). This tool is validated for assessing eating behaviors and can be used in research and clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition science
- Psychometrics
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Eating competence (EC) is a complex construct influencing health behaviors.
- Validated tools are needed to accurately measure EC in diverse populations.
- The ecSatter Inventory (ecSI) was developed to assess EC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the validity and reliability of the ecSatter Inventory (ecSI) as a measure of eating competence (EC).
- To establish the psychometric properties of the ecSI for use in research and practice.
Main Methods:
- Concurrent administration of the ecSI with established eating behavior measures via online and paper formats.
- Data collected from 832 adult participants without eating disorders.
- Statistical analyses included ANOVA, t-tests, chi-square, factor analysis, and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- The ecSI demonstrated good internal reliability and content validity across its four subscales.
- Construct validity was supported by distinct behavioral profiles across ecSI score categories.
- Factors such as weight satisfaction and food-liking influenced EC, with significant statistical associations found.
Conclusions:
- The ecSatter Inventory (ecSI) is a psychometrically sound instrument for measuring eating competence (EC).
- The ecSI is suitable for both descriptive and outcome evaluations in nutritional and behavioral research.
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