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A two-factor model of dietary restraint
L A Ricciardelli1, R J Williams
1School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|February 1, 1997
Summary
This study explored the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire-Restraint Scale (TFEQ-R) in females. The Emotional/Cognitive Concern for Dieting factor uniquely related to self-esteem and restrained drinking, similar to the Restraint Scale (RS).
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Dietary restraint is a complex construct.
- Existing measures of dietary restraint may not fully capture its multifaceted nature.
- Understanding the factors of dietary restraint is crucial for behavioral interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the factorial structure of the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire-Restraint Scale (TFEQ-R).
- To compare the TFEQ-R's factors with the Restraint Scale (RS).
- To examine the relationship of TFEQ-R and RS with dieting behaviors, self-esteem, and drinking patterns in females.
Main Methods:
- Principal component analysis was used to identify factors within the TFEQ-R.
- 144 female participants completed the TFEQ-R, RS, and measures of dieting history, disinhibition, self-esteem, and restrained drinking.
- Correlational analyses were performed to compare the scales and their relationships with other variables.
Main Results:
- Three interpretable factors emerged from the TFEQ-R: Emotional/Cognitive Concern for Dieting, Calorie Knowledge, and Behavioral Dieting Control.
- The Emotional/Cognitive Concern for Dieting factor showed significant correlations with self-esteem and restrained drinking.
- This factor's pattern of correlations mirrored that of the Restraint Scale (RS).
Conclusions:
- The TFEQ-R possesses a distinct three-factor structure.
- Emotional/Cognitive Concern for Dieting appears to be a key component of dietary restraint, linking psychological and behavioral aspects.
- Findings contribute to understanding dietary restraint models and their parallels in the drinking literature.
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