Background: The Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire (SREBQ) is an
economical way of assessing an individual’s self-regulatory abilities regarding eating
behavior. Such scales are needed in the German population; therefore, the purpose of
the present study was the translation and validation of a German version of the SREBQ.
Method: First, we conducted a pilot study (Study 1; N = 371) after the translation
procedure. Second, we assessed the final scale in a representative sample of the German
population (Sample 2; N = 2,483) and its underlying factor structure. Further, we tested
for measurement invariance and evaluated the SREBQ’s associations with related scales
to explore convergent and discriminant validity. Finally, we considered differences in
SREBQ based on sociodemographic variables and provided derived reference scores
(norm values).
Results: Factor analysis revealed deficiencies in the original model. Thus, we shortened
the scale based on statistical considerations and the adapted version showed improved
fit in Confirmatory Factor Analysis and reliability. We also found evidence for partial
strict invariance, which means the measure is equivalent for the tested groups of age
and gender. Item and scale psychometric properties of the shortened version were
satisfactory. In terms of diagnostic validity, it was shown that individuals with higher body
mass index (kg/m2) have worse self-regulation of eating behavior than those with lower.
Conclusion: In sum, the SREBQ evidenced good validity and reliability and is suitable
for application in medical, psychological, and nutritional research.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:DRESDEN/oai:qucosa:de:qucosa:84450 |
| Date | 31 March 2023 |
| Creators | Schmalbach, Ileana, Schmalbach, Bjarne, Zenger, Markus, Petrowski, Katja, Beutel, Manfred, Hilbert, Anja, Brähler, Elmar |
| Publisher | Frontiers Research Foundation |
| Source Sets | Hochschulschriftenserver (HSSS) der SLUB Dresden |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion, doc-type:article, info:eu-repo/semantics/article, doc-type:Text |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| Relation | 1664-1078, 649867 |
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