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Abstract

The original, theoretically derived factor structure of the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q) has received limited empirical support and there is no consensus on an appropriate alternative. Moreover, there is a paucity of data on the factor structure of the EDE-Q across sexes. The goals of the current study were to evaluate models of the EDE-Q factor structure and to assess the best-fitting model for differences by sex. Twelve models were compared using confirmatory factor analysis in a sample of 940 undergraduates. Confirmatory factor analysis did not support the original factor structure. A four-factor model fit the data reasonably well with factors corresponding to themes of (a) dietary restraint, (b) preoccupation and restriction, (c) weight and shape concern, and (d) eating shame. The EDE-Q was found to be invariant by sex across all factors except Factor 3. The implications of these findings are discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Rand-Giovannetti, D and Cicero, DC and Mond, JM and Latner, JD
Keywords:	Eating disorders, Confirmatory factor analysis, Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire, Measurement invariance
Journal or Publication Title:	Assessment
Publisher:	Sage Publications Inc
ISSN:	1073-1911
DOI / ID Number:	https://doi.org/10.1177/1073191117738046
Copyright Information:	© The Author(s) 2017
Related URLs:	Google Scholar: Mond, JM
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