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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.

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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.