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Eating disorders: lessons from a cross-cultural study.

M B King1, D Bhugra

  • 1Institute of Psychiatry and Maudsley Hospital, London.

Psychological Medicine
|November 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

A study on 580 North Indian schoolgirls using the Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26) found high scores, but response patterns suggested potential misinterpretations. This highlights challenges in cross-cultural eating disorder research.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Epidemiology
  • Cross-cultural Psychology

Background:

  • Eating disorders are a growing global health concern.
  • Screening tools are crucial for early detection in diverse populations.
  • Cultural context can significantly impact the interpretation of psychological assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess eating attitudes among schoolgirls in North India using the EAT-26.
  • To investigate potential cultural and linguistic factors affecting questionnaire responses.
  • To identify limitations of the EAT-26 in a specific cross-cultural context.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 580 schoolgirls from an industrial town in North India participated.
  • The Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26) was administered to all participants.
  • Response patterns were analyzed for potential misinterpretations and conceptual issues.

Main Results:

  • 29% of participants scored at or above the EAT-26 threshold (≥20).
  • Analysis revealed significant misinterpretations of numerous questions by respondents.
  • Conceptual and linguistic barriers were identified as likely causes for misinterpretations.

Conclusions:

  • The EAT-26 may not be directly translatable or interpretable across all cultural contexts.
  • Cross-cultural adaptation and validation are essential for epidemiological tools.
  • Further research is needed to develop culturally sensitive eating disorder screening methods.

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