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Beata Ziółkowska1, Dorota Łoboda2, Aleksandra Dąbrowska1
1Wydział Psychologii UKW.
Psychiatria Polska
|April 8, 2024
Summary
Family fat talk, or negative conversations about body weight within families, can harm adolescents. A validated Polish version of the Family Fat Talk Questionnaire (FFTQ-PL) can help identify at-risk individuals for early intervention.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Family fat talk, characterized by self-devaluing conversations about body shape and size initiated by family members, is linked to negative body image.
- This phenomenon can reinforce negative attitudes towards one's own body, particularly in vulnerable adolescent populations.
- Early identification and intervention are crucial for mitigating maladaptive behaviors related to eating and body image.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt and validate the self-report, two-factor Family Fat Talk Questionnaire (FFTQ) for use in the Polish population.
- To establish the reliability and measurement accuracy of the Polish version (FFTQ-PL).
- To provide a tool for the prophylaxis of maladaptive eating and body-related behaviors, especially among adolescents.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 391 participants at the transition from late adolescence to early adulthood.
- Data were collected using a personal questionnaire, the Polish version of the Family Fat Talk Questionnaire (FFTQ-PL), and the Body Image Questionnaire (KWCO) for external accuracy.
- Statistical analyses were performed to assess reliability, measurement accuracy, and the two-factor structure of the FFTQ-PL.
Main Results:
- The FFTQ-PL demonstrated satisfactory reliability and measurement accuracy in the study sample.
- The two-factor structure of the questionnaire, comprising "I" (self-talk) and "Family" (family-talk) factors, was confirmed.
- The findings support the psychometric properties of the FFTQ-PL for use in research and clinical settings.
Conclusions:
- The FFTQ-PL is a valuable tool for screening individuals, particularly adolescents, who engage in self-devaluing conversations about body weight within their families.
- Family fat talk can act as a risk factor for disordered eating practices, especially in individuals with a negative body image.
- Utilizing the FFTQ-PL can aid in the early detection and prevention of harmful attitudes and behaviors related to body image and eating.
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