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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Psychometric evaluation of the Disordered Eating Attitude Scale (DEAS). English version

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Author(s):
Alvarenga, Marle Santos [1, 2] ; Pereira, Raquel Franzini [3] ; Scagliusi, Fernanda Baeza [4] ; Philippi, Sonia Tucunduva [1] ; Prochnik Estima, Camilla Chermont [1] ; Croll, Jillian [5]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Publ Hlth, Dept Nutr, BR-01246904 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Psychiat, Dept Psychiat, Eating Disorders Unit AMBULIM Clin Hospital, BR-01060970 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Minneapolis Heart Inst Fdn, Minneapolis, MN 55407 - USA
[4] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Dept Hlth Sci, BR-11030400 Santos, SP - Brazil
[5] Emily Program, St Paul, MN 55108 - USA
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: APPETITE; v. 55, n. 2, p. 374-376, OCT 2010.
Web of Science Citations: 6
Abstract

Eating attitudes are defined as beliefs, thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationship with food They could influence people's food choices and their health status Objective This study aimed to adapt from Portuguese to English the Disordered Eating Attitude Scale (DEAS) and evaluate its validity and reliability. The original scale in Portuguese was translated and adapted into English and was applied to female university students of University of Minnesota USA (n = 224). Internal consistency was determined (Cronbach's Alpha). Convergent validity was assessed by correlations between Eating Attitude Test-26 (EAT-26) and Restrain Scale (RS). Reliability was evaluated applying twice the scale to a sub-sample (n = 30). The scale was back translated into Portuguese and compared with the original version and discrepancies were not found. The internal consistency was .76 The DEAS total score was significantly associated with EAT-26 (r = 0.65) and RS (r = 0 69) scores The correlation between test-retest was r = 09 The English version of DEAS showed appropriate internal consistency, convergent validity and test-retest reliability and will be useful to assess eating attitudes in different population groups in English spoken countries. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved (AU)