Psychometric properties of the German version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory
Abstract Background The Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory (EPSI) is a multidimensional self-report measure for the assessment of eating pathology and related aspects: Body Dissatisfaction, Binge Eating, Cognitive Restraint, Purging, Restricting, Excessive Exercise, Negative Attitudes Toward Obesit...
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| author | Adrian Meule Sebastian Ertl Kelsie T. Forbush Luka M. Mindrup Johannes C. Ehrenthal David R. Kolar |
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| description | Abstract Background The Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory (EPSI) is a multidimensional self-report measure for the assessment of eating pathology and related aspects: Body Dissatisfaction, Binge Eating, Cognitive Restraint, Purging, Restricting, Excessive Exercise, Negative Attitudes Toward Obesity, and Muscle Building. The aims of the current studies were to provide a German translation of the EPSI and replicate the original EPSI’s psychometric properties and correlates. Methods In two cross-sectional surveys using convenience samples (n = 361 and n = 178), participants completed the German EPSI along with other questionnaires. Results In both studies, the EPSI’s eight-factor structure, high internal consistencies, and differential associations with other instruments assessing eating disorder-specific and general psychopathology as well as gender differences on the EPSI’s scales were largely replicated. Conclusions The German EPSI had sound psychometric properties that allow for a reliable and valid, multidimensional assessment of eating-disorder psychopathology. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7a9eccee571a461e996bc6210071b92f2025-08-20T03:06:56ZengBMCJournal of Eating Disorders2050-29742025-04-0113111210.1186/s40337-025-01253-7Psychometric properties of the German version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms InventoryAdrian Meule0Sebastian Ertl1Kelsie T. Forbush2Luka M. Mindrup3Johannes C. Ehrenthal4David R. Kolar5Department of Psychology, University of RegensburgDepartment of Psychology, University of RegensburgDepartment of Psychology, University of KansasDepartment of Psychology, University of CologneDepartment of Psychology, University of CologneDepartment of Psychology, University of RegensburgAbstract Background The Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory (EPSI) is a multidimensional self-report measure for the assessment of eating pathology and related aspects: Body Dissatisfaction, Binge Eating, Cognitive Restraint, Purging, Restricting, Excessive Exercise, Negative Attitudes Toward Obesity, and Muscle Building. The aims of the current studies were to provide a German translation of the EPSI and replicate the original EPSI’s psychometric properties and correlates. Methods In two cross-sectional surveys using convenience samples (n = 361 and n = 178), participants completed the German EPSI along with other questionnaires. Results In both studies, the EPSI’s eight-factor structure, high internal consistencies, and differential associations with other instruments assessing eating disorder-specific and general psychopathology as well as gender differences on the EPSI’s scales were largely replicated. Conclusions The German EPSI had sound psychometric properties that allow for a reliable and valid, multidimensional assessment of eating-disorder psychopathology.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01253-7Eating disordersAnorexia nervosaBulimia nervosaBinge eating disorderAssessment |
| spellingShingle | Adrian Meule Sebastian Ertl Kelsie T. Forbush Luka M. Mindrup Johannes C. Ehrenthal David R. Kolar Psychometric properties of the German version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory Journal of Eating Disorders Eating disorders Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa Binge eating disorder Assessment |
| title | Psychometric properties of the German version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory |
| title_full | Psychometric properties of the German version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory |
| title_fullStr | Psychometric properties of the German version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psychometric properties of the German version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory |
| title_short | Psychometric properties of the German version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory |
| title_sort | psychometric properties of the german version of the eating pathology symptoms inventory |
| topic | Eating disorders Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa Binge eating disorder Assessment |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01253-7 |
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