Comparative validity of the Internet and paper-and-pencil versions of the Night Eating Questionnaire

Tu, Chao Ying; Tseng, Ming-Yuan; Chang, Chin Hao; Lin, Chao Cheng

doi:10.1016/j.comppsych.2017.03.001

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“…In the past, researchers (Allison et al, 2008; Moize et al, 2012; Elsadek et al, 2014; Latzer et al, 2014; Meule et al, 2014; Aloi et al, 2017; Tu et al, 2017) have investigated only the factor structure and psychometric properties of the NEQ-14, and they reported either a hierarchical four-factor structure or a multidimensional structure with 4 or 5 first-order factors (Moize et al, 2012; Elsadek et al, 2014; Latzer et al, 2014; Meule et al, 2014; Tu et al, 2017). Nevertheless, they all suggested the use of a global score to rate NES severity which is based on the hypothesis of unidimensionality of the scale.…”

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“…While past research generally reported a multidimensional structure for the NEQ-14 (e.g., Moize et al, 2012; Elsadek et al, 2014; Latzer et al, 2014; Meule et al, 2014; Tu et al, 2017), we hypothesized that only a few items night be responsible for this heterogeneity and that, when excluding their effects, the structure of the I-NEQ-16 may be unidimensional. We also hypothesized good convergent validity with measures assessing sleep disturbances, emotional and eating psychopathology (e.g., positive associations with insomnia severity, depression and binge eating; and a satisfactory ability to discriminate between individuals with and without NES.…”

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“…Subsequent international studies (Moize et al, 2012; Elsadek et al, 2014; Latzer et al, 2014; Meule et al, 2014; Tu et al, 2017) investigating the factor structure of the NEQ-14 have consistently reported a multidimensional structure that is not always consistent with the factor structure reported by Allison et al (2008). Moreover, these studies did not investigate the possible presence of a higher-order factor, used orthogonal rotation procedures which impose the restriction that the components be uncorrelated, and consistently used controversial factorial methods (i.e., they used a PCA which extracts components from common and unique variance which is not considered to be a factorial method).…”

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“…Furthermore, considering that unidimensionality, the basis for using a NEQ global score for rating NES severity, has always been considered critical in past research, another aim of the study was to propose a unidimensional version of the I-NEQ-16 and to investigate its psychometric properties. Unlike past research by others (e.g., Moize et al, 2012; Elsadek et al, 2014; Latzer et al, 2014; Meule et al, 2014; Tu et al, 2017), we used structural equation modeling (SEM), and statistical methods robust to nonnormality and categorical variables [a polychoric correlation matrix and a Mean-and Variance-adjusted Weighted Least Square (WLSMV) estimator for factor analysis, and ordinal alpha for measuring internal consistency of the questionnaire].…”

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Preliminary Validation of the Italian Night Eating Questionnaire (I-NEQ-16): Item Analysis and Factor Structure

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Night eating syndrome (NES) severity is usually assessed with the Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ). Although the most common version of the NEQ is composed of 14 items (NEQ-14), two additional items measuring distress associated with the night eating have been proposed, but they have never been included in past psychometric studies. The aim of the present study was to create an Italian version of the NEQ-16 (I-NEQ-16), with the inclusion of the proposed items for assessing the distress associated with night eating. A major objective of the study was to propose a unidimensional version of the I-NEQ-16 and investigate its psychometric properties. 482 Italian adults (380 women and 102 men; mean age = 25.5, SD = 10.9 years old) were administered the Italian versions of the NEQ, the Night Eating Diagnostic Questionnaire (NEDQ), and questionnaires measuring binge eating, emotional and external eating, diurnal chronotype, insomnia, and anxiety and depression severity. In order to improve the unidimensionality of the I-NEQ-16, we removed from further analyses items 1, 4, and 7, because they increased the heterogeneity of the measure. Confirmatory factor analysis, indicated the fit of a modified one-factor model, allowing correlated errors between three pairs of items. I-NEQ-16 scores were significantly associated with all concurrent questionnaire scores and were able to categorize individuals according to their diagnosis of NES according to the NEDQ. Thus, the I-NEQ-16 is a valid measure that is potentially useful for investigating correlates of night eating in the general population.

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Preliminary Validation of the Italian Night Eating Questionnaire (I-NEQ-16): Item Analysis and Factor Structure

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“…It consists of 28 items ranging from “never” to “everyday” and “not at all” to “markedly”; the items are rated from 0 to 6. The internal consistency and test–retest reliability have been tested in a Mandarin version 21. The EDE-Q can preliminarily screen for the presence of restrictive eating, eating concern, shape concern, and weight concern.…”

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Mindfulness training enhances flow state and mental health among baseball players in Taiwan

Chen¹,

Tsai²,

Lin³

et al. 2018

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ObjectiveTo examine the effect of mindfulness-based training on performance and mental health among a group of elite athletes.MethodsThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of mindful sport performance enhancement (MSPE) on mental health, flow state, and competitive state anxiety using a 4-week workshop. We recruited an amateur baseball team (N=21) in Taiwan, and collected information by self-reported questionnaires administered before, immediately after, and at a 4-week follow-up. The primary outcome was to evaluate sports performance by flow state and competitive state anxiety, which included self-confidence, somatic anxiety, and cognitive anxiety. The secondary outcome was to explore whether MSPE intervention can improve anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, and eating disorders.ResultAfter the workshop and follow-up 1 month later, we found improvements in flow state (P=0.001; P=0.045), cognitive anxiety in competitive anxiety (P=0.056; P=0.008), global eating disorder (P=0.009; P<0.001), marked shape concern (P=0.005; P<0.001), and weight concern (P=0.007; P<0.001). Scores of sleep disturbance (P=0.047) showed significant improvement at follow-up. We also found significant association between flow state and mindfulness ability (P<0.001).ConclusionThis is the first mindfulness intervention to enhance athletes’ performance in Taiwan, and also the first application of MSPE for team sports. Our study results suggested that mindfulness ability is associated with flow state, and that MSPE is a promising training program for strengthening flow state and mental health.

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Taking Steps Toward a Consensus on Night Eating Syndrome Diagnostic Criteria

Weissman,

Martin‐Wagar,

Attaway

et al. 2024

Intl J Eating Disorders

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BackgroundNight eating syndrome (NES) is included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, 5th edition, as an example of “Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders” with minimal guidance about how to define and operationalize NES. The literature suggests that research practices vary widely, making it difficult to draw conclusions about the public health burden of, effective interventions for, or policy implications relevant to NES. This Forum article seeks to illustrate the lack of definitional agreement to underscore the need for a consensus about NES diagnostic criteria, and to propose steps toward closing knowledge gaps and achieving consensus.MethodWe searched PubMed and PsycINFO titles and abstracts, using “NES” as the search term, for research articles published in English between January 1, 2013 to August 12, 2024 with sample sizes of NES > 10 and ages 18 or older. Eligible articles were coded for NES definitions and assessment method used to diagnose participants with NES and for information about comorbidity of NES and any other eating disorder (ED).ResultsSeventy‐three articles met inclusion criteria. Most commonly, NES was diagnosed using a diagnostic criteria set (35/73) or a symptom score threshold (34/73); among the former, only eight studies employed DSM‐5 NES criteria. Thirteen studies, varying widely in methodology, examined comorbidity with other EDs, most commonly binge‐eating disorder where comorbidity was high.ConclusionHeterogeneity of definitions and assessment impede progress in the study of NES. We propose strategies for developing a consensus definition and addressing research gaps.

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Comparative validity of the Internet and paper-and-pencil versions of the Night Eating Questionnaire

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References 34 publications

Preliminary Validation of the Italian Night Eating Questionnaire (I-NEQ-16): Item Analysis and Factor Structure

Preliminary Validation of the Italian Night Eating Questionnaire (I-NEQ-16): Item Analysis and Factor Structure

Mindfulness training enhances flow state and mental health among baseball players in Taiwan

Taking Steps Toward a Consensus on Night Eating Syndrome Diagnostic Criteria

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