Psychometric properties of the modified Yale Food Addiction Scale Version 2.0 in an Italian non-clinical sample

Imperatori, Claudio; Fabbricatore, Mariantonietta; Lester, David; Manzoni, Gian Mauro; Castelnuovo, Gianluca; Raimondi, Giulia; Innamorati, Marco

doi:10.1007/s40519-018-0607-x

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“…We observed that the mYFAS 2.0 had psychometric properties similar to those of the full YFAS 2.0: unidimensional, with an acceptable internal consistency and good convergent validity. Our study confirmed the one-factor structure of the mYFAS 2.0 previously observed in non-clinical populations (14,21,22). We additionally demonstrated that this one-factor structure was also suitable in a sample of patients with obesity who are candidates for bariatric surgery.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…We additionally demonstrated that this one-factor structure was also suitable in a sample of patients with obesity who are candidates for bariatric surgery. Convergent validity indices were also in line with previous studies using the YFAS 2.0 and mYFAS 2.0 symptom scores, with an association with binge eating and emotional eating severity, as well as a positive but moderate association with current and previous maximum BMI (this latter being observed only in the non-clinical population) (13,14,(20)(21)(22). We also replicated the reported positive association between the YFAS 2.0 symptom score and the level of psychological distress in bariatric surgery candidates (30).…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Among the non-clinical sample, mYFAS 2.0 FA 'diagnosis' prevalence was 6.4%, which is lower than what has been previously reported in US non-clinical populations (ranging from 13.1 to 15% according to Schulte and Gearhardt (11,14), similar to the results from an Italian sample [5.7%; Imperatori et al, (21)] but slightly higher than those from a Brazilian sample [4.3%; (22)]. The fact we observed a lower FA diagnosis prevalence than the one reported in studies with US samples might be due to our exclusion of participants that screened positive for disordered eating behaviors (as assessed by the questionnaire on eating and weight patterns-revised and the eating disorder diagnostic scale) and of people with a BMI under 18.5 or over 30.…”

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“…Yet, to our knowledge, whereas the psychometric properties of the YFAS 2.0 have been tested in clinical and non-clinical samples, those of the mYFAS 2.0 were examined exclusively in non-clinical populations (14,21,22,36). Moreover, there is a lack of comparison of the psychometric properties of the mYFAS 2.0 versus full YFAS 2.0 in clinical populations.…”

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The Modified Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0: Validation Among Non-Clinical and Clinical French-Speaking Samples and Comparison With the Full Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0

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Objectives: The modified Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 (mYFAS 2.0) was designed to assess food addiction using a shorter version than the YFAS 2.0. We lack data about the psychometric properties of the mYFAS 2.0 in patients with obesity, as well as studies comparing the psychometric properties of the mYFAS 2.0 versus the full YFAS 2.0. This study aimed to validate the French-language mYFAS 2.0 in a non-clinical population (study 1, n = 250), to determine the yet unknown psychometric properties of this scale in patients with obesity (study 2, n = 345), and to compare the full YFAS 2.0 and the mYFAS 2.0 in terms of food addiction (FA) prevalence and symptoms detection in both populations. Method: Study 1 included 250 non-clinical individuals (non-underweight and non-obese persons screened negative for eating disorders). Study 2 included 345 bariatric surgery candidates recruited in three centers (Quebec, Canada; Reims and Tours, France). The mYFAS 2.0 structure was investigated using confirmatory factorial analyses with tetrachoric correlations. Convergent validity was tested using the full YFAS 2.0, the Binge Eating Scale (both studies), the revised 18-item Three Factor Eating Questionnaire (study 1), the Beck Depression Inventory (study 2), and the body mass index (BMI; both studies).

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The Modified Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0: Validation Among Non-Clinical and Clinical French-Speaking Samples and Comparison With the Full Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0

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“…Reduced physical, psychological and environment quality of life was also documented. (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7) Since it is important to identify this problem, Gearhardt et al, (8) have developed the 25-item Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) in 2009. The structure of this instrument was based on the seven diagnostic criteria for substance dependence in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-4 (DSM-4).…”

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Reliability of an Arabic version of the Short Form Modified Yale Food Addiction Scale

Mobarak

Eldeeb

Elweshahi

2019

Journal of High Institute of Public Health

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Background: Food addiction (FA) is a growing problem worldwide, associated with physical and psychological dysfunction. The original Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) was developed in 2009 for diagnosis of FA. Updated long and short forms of the Scale were developed in 2016 and 2017 respectively. An Arabic version of the updated short form suiting epidemiological purposes is lacking. Objective(s): The study aimed to adapt and test reliability of an Arabic version of the short form modified Yale Food Addiction Scale (mYFAS 2.0) for epidemiological purposes in Arab countries. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Alexandria, Egypt from June1st to September15th 2019. The short form mYFAS 2.0 was translated into Arabic language following the WHO translation guidelines. A self-report questionnaire including both English and Arabic versions was completed by 296 Arab adults fluent in Arabic and English, interviewed at public places. Weight and height were self-reported and Body Mass Index was calculated. Results: Kuder-Richardson alpha was 0.89 and 0.92 and Cronbach's Alpha was 0.93 and 0.94 for symptoms and the whole scale respectively. Cronbach's alpha decreased if any item was deleted. Corrected item-total correlation coefficients ranged between 0.5-0.7. These values indicate good internal consistency. Kappa coefficients ranged between 0.85-0.99 (P<0.001) indicating almost perfect agreement between Arabic and English versions of mYFAS 2.0. Food addiction rate was 17.6%. Conclusion: The present study adapted a reliable Arabic version of mYFAS 2.0 that can be a substitute to the English version in epidemiological work. The study recommends further multidisciplinary population studies to assess the problem, determine correlates and suggest appropriate interventions.

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Ten Years of the Yale Food Addiction Scale: a Review of Version 2.0

Meule

Gearhardt

2019

Curr Addict Rep

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Psychometric properties of the modified Yale Food Addiction Scale Version 2.0 in an Italian non-clinical sample

Cited by 36 publications

References 61 publications

The Modified Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0: Validation Among Non-Clinical and Clinical French-Speaking Samples and Comparison With the Full Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0

The Modified Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0: Validation Among Non-Clinical and Clinical French-Speaking Samples and Comparison With the Full Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0

Reliability of an Arabic version of the Short Form Modified Yale Food Addiction Scale

Ten Years of the Yale Food Addiction Scale: a Review of Version 2.0

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