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Longitudinal factor analysis of the Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire among parents of preschool-aged

Jaclyn A Saltzman1, Katherine N Balantekin2, Salma Musaad3

  • 1Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States; Family Resiliency Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States.

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The original Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire (CFPQ) structure did not fit data well over time. Modified versions showed better fit, suggesting feeding practices evolve during early childhood.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Nutrition Science
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • The Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire (CFPQ) is used to assess parent feeding practices.
  • Its original 12-factor structure may not be consistent across different age groups.
  • No prior studies have evaluated the CFPQ's factor structure longitudinally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the model fit of the original and alternative CFPQ factor structures at two time points in early childhood.
  • To examine the longitudinal stability of parent feeding practice measures.

Main Methods:

  • Mothers (n=260) of preschoolers completed the CFPQ at two time points (T1: 37 months; T2: 57 months).
  • Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) were used to assess factor structures.
  • Bivariate correlations were used to examine the validity of modified scales.

Main Results:

  • The original 12-factor CFPQ model showed inadequate fit at both time points.
  • EFA identified a 7-factor model at T1 and a 5-factor model at T2.
  • Modified scales demonstrated preliminary evidence of validity.

Conclusions:

  • The findings indicate that the CFPQ's factor structure is not stable across early childhood.
  • Parental feeding practices may shift as children age, necessitating a developmental framework.
  • Further research is needed to understand the developmental significance of feeding practices.
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