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Development and validation of the Child Weight Risk Questionnaire
Cecily B Gadaire1,2, Laura Marie Armstrong3,4, Sara M Levens5,6
1Department of Psychological Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28223, USA. cbasquin@uncc.edu.
Eating and Weight Disorders : EWD
|April 16, 2021
Summary
The Child Weight Risk Questionnaire (CWRQ) reliably measures parent perceptions of child weight-related health risks. This validated tool aids in tailoring family weight interventions based on parental beliefs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Psychometrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern.
- Understanding parental risk perception is crucial for effective interventions.
- Existing measures may not fully capture parents' nuanced beliefs about weight-related risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Child Weight Risk Questionnaire (CWRQ).
- To assess US parents' perceptions of their child's weight-related risks.
- To provide a reliable tool for research and clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey of 216 parents of overweight children (ages 6-12).
- Utilized the Child Weight Risk Questionnaire (CWRQ) to assess beliefs about physical, social-emotional, and behavioral health risks.
- Employed confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, and validity analyses.
Main Results:
- Confirmatory factor analysis supported a three-factor structure for the CWRQ.
- The measure demonstrated excellent internal consistency.
- Validity analyses (convergent, discriminant, incremental) provided initial evidence of the CWRQ's accuracy.
Conclusions:
- The Child Weight Risk Questionnaire (CWRQ) is a reliable and valid instrument.
- It effectively assesses multifaceted parent perceptions of child weight-related risks.
- The CWRQ can inform tailored family weight interventions aligning with parental beliefs.
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