Psychometric Properties of the German Version of the Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.649867

. 2021 Mar 12:12:649867.

doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.649867. eCollection 2021.

Psychometric Properties of the German Version of the Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire

Ileana Schmalbach^{1

2}, Bjarne Schmalbach¹, Markus Zenger^{3

4}, Katja Petrowski^{1

5}, Manfred Beutel⁶, Anja Hilbert⁴, Elmar Brähler^{4

6}

Affiliations

¹ Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
² Technische Universität Dresden, Carl Gustav Carus Faculty of Medicine, Division of Psychological and Social Medicine and Developmental Neurosciences, Research Group Applied Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Dresden, Germany.
³ Applied Human Studies, University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal, Stendal, Germany.
⁴ Integrated Research and Treatment Center Adiposity Diseases, Behavioral Medicine Research Unit, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany.
⁵ Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der Technischen Universität Dresden, Abteilung für Innere Medizin III, Dresden, Germany.
⁶ Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany.

PMID: 33776874
PMCID: PMC7994521
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.649867

Psychometric Properties of the German Version of the Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire

Ileana Schmalbach et al. Front Psychol. 2021.

. 2021 Mar 12:12:649867.

doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.649867. eCollection 2021.

Authors

Ileana Schmalbach^{1

2}, Bjarne Schmalbach¹, Markus Zenger^{3

4}, Katja Petrowski^{1

5}, Manfred Beutel⁶, Anja Hilbert⁴, Elmar Brähler^{4

6}

Affiliations

¹ Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
² Technische Universität Dresden, Carl Gustav Carus Faculty of Medicine, Division of Psychological and Social Medicine and Developmental Neurosciences, Research Group Applied Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Dresden, Germany.
³ Applied Human Studies, University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal, Stendal, Germany.
⁴ Integrated Research and Treatment Center Adiposity Diseases, Behavioral Medicine Research Unit, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany.
⁵ Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der Technischen Universität Dresden, Abteilung für Innere Medizin III, Dresden, Germany.
⁶ Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany.

PMID: 33776874
PMCID: PMC7994521
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.649867

Abstract

Background: The Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire (SREBQ) is an economical way of assessing an individual's self-regulatory abilities regarding eating behavior. Such scales are needed in the German population; therefore, the purpose of the present study was the translation and validation of a German version of the SREBQ. Method: First, we conducted a pilot study (Study 1; N = 371) after the translation procedure. Second, we assessed the final scale in a representative sample of the German population (Sample 2; N = 2,483) and its underlying factor structure. Further, we tested for measurement invariance and evaluated the SREBQ's associations with related scales to explore convergent and discriminant validity. Finally, we considered differences in SREBQ based on sociodemographic variables and provided derived reference scores (norm values). Results: Factor analysis revealed deficiencies in the original model. Thus, we shortened the scale based on statistical considerations and the adapted version showed improved fit in Confirmatory Factor Analysis and reliability. We also found evidence for partial strict invariance, which means the measure is equivalent for the tested groups of age and gender. Item and scale psychometric properties of the shortened version were satisfactory. In terms of diagnostic validity, it was shown that individuals with higher body mass index (kg/m²) have worse self-regulation of eating behavior than those with lower. Conclusion: In sum, the SREBQ evidenced good validity and reliability and is suitable for application in medical, psychological, and nutritional research.

Keywords: eating behavior; health; psychometric properties; self-regulation; short scale; weight management.

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[1] AbuSabha R., Achterberg C. (1997). Review of self-efficacy and locus of control for nutrition-and health-related behavior. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 97, 1122–1132. 10.1016/S0002-8223(97)00273-3 - DOI - PubMed

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