Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q-13): short-form of EDE-Q

Abstract

Plain English summary The rate of eating disorders has been increasing in recent years. Although there are many scales in the evaluation of eating disorders, one of the most frequently used scales is the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q). In recent years, its use has increased due to the fact that the use of short forms is more practical. The aim of this study was to validate the short Turkish form of EDE-Q. The study included 924 adults. Our results showed that it is appropriate to use the Turkish EDE-Q-13. EDE-Q-13 was significantly correlated with eating disturbances, body appreciation, and life satisfaction. In conclusion, the Turkish version of EDE-Q-13 possesses high levels of validity and reliability.

Keywords

• EDE-Q
• Eating disorder
• EDE-Q-13
• Body appreciation
• Life satisfaction