Psychological correlates of eating behavior in overweight/obese adolescents in Taiwan: Psychometric and correlation analysis of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ)-R21

Abstract

Pediatrics and Neonatology xxx (xxxx) xxx three pre-conceptualized domains in the data. Further univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were applied to identify the correlates of different TFEQ-R21 subdomains. Results: The Comparative Fit Index for the TFEQ-R21 was 0.908, which confirmed the threefactor structure (i.e., cognitive restraint [CR], uncontrolled eating [UE], and emotional eating [EE]) in the Taiwan version of TFEQ-R21. Only CR correlated with disordered eating (r Z 0.351, p < 0.001). Body shape discrepancy, rather than weight status, was associated with CR in both males (b Z 0.15, 95% odds ratio [CI] 0.05e0.25) and females (b Z 0.21, 95% CI 0.10e0.32). Gender differences were noted in the correlates of UE and EE, where ideal body shape in males and self-perceived stigma in females were the main associative factors. Conclusion: The Taiwan version of the TFEQ-R21 is a robust, reliable tool by which to measure adolescent eating behavior. Gender differences in the eating behavior correlates require clinical and public health attention when implementing weight management programs.

Investigation on Health Promotion by the Typical Sports for Teenagers with Self-Efficacy and Sports Commitment Questionnaires

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Gender-specific responses to multifaceted factors associated with disordered eating among adolescents of 7th to 9th grade

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Restrained eating in Lebanese adolescents: scale validation and correlates

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