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[Experiences with the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-R21 in young men]
1Magatartástudományi Intézet, Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Budapest, Üllői út 26., 1085.
Orvosi Hetilap
|September 12, 2017
Summary
This study validates the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-R21 in males, finding that higher BMI and trait anxiety correlate with uncontrolled and emotional eating behaviors, crucial for obesity prevention.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Eating behaviors are recognized as significant contributors to obesity development.
- Understanding these behaviors is vital for effective obesity prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform a psychometric analysis of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-R21 (TFEQ-R21).
- To explore the associations between eating behaviors and factors like Body Mass Index (BMI) and trait anxiety in males.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 239 male university students.
- Data collected via self-reported measures including the TFEQ-R21 and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).
Main Results:
- Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the theoretical model of the TFEQ-R21, demonstrating good construct validity (CFI=0.959, TLI=0.954, RMSEA=0.064).
- Internal consistency for the TFEQ-R21 scales was adequate (Cronbach's α: 0.79-0.88).
- Significant positive correlations were found between BMI, trait anxiety, and eating behaviors (uncontrolled eating, cognitive restraint, emotional eating).
Conclusions:
- The TFEQ-R21 is a valid and reliable measure for assessing eating behaviors in males.
- Psychological factors, such as trait anxiety, are important considerations in the prevention and management of obesity.
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