Spanish Validation of the Smoking-Related Weight and Eating Episodes Test (SWEET)

The use of tobacco for the purpose of weight management is a pervasive and detrimental practice among individuals with overweight or obesity. The Smoking-Related Weight and Eating Episodes Test (SWEET) assesses eating- and weight-related motivations for smoking. The goal of this study was to validate the SWEET in Spanish individuals with overweight or obesity. Adults seeking treatment for smoking cessation (N = 123; 54.47% female; MBMI = 31.71 ± 4.27) completed the SWEET and measures related to smoking, weight, eating, emotional symptoms, and physical activity. Reliability and validity were assessed based on internal structure, internal consistency, and relationships with other variables. A four-factor correlated model, as found in the original SWEET, exhibited an adequate fit. The reliability coefficients demonstrated adequate internal consistency across subscales (α = .68 - .88), and the relationships with other measures were consistent, providing positive evidence of convergent and discriminant validity. The implementation of this valid and reliable instrument to assess eating- and weight-related motivations for smoking in individuals with overweight or obesity undergoing smoking cessation may contribute to the development of more effective treatment strategies tailored to the needs of this population.