Factor structure of the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q) in adult men with eating disorders

Abstract

Plain English summary Eating disorders (ED), such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder, are more and more recognized as a public health concern for men, but men are still addressed insufficiently in ED research. Adequate assessment is essential for a deeper understanding of ED pathology in men. This is the first study to address the factor structure of the validated German version of the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q) in adult inpatient men with diagnosed ED by using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The EFA yielded a five-factor structure with 17 items. The findings of this study offer novel insights into the applicability of the EDE-Q in adult men with ED.

Keywords

• Eating disorders
• Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire
• EDE-Q
• Factor analysis
• Men’s health
• Body dissatisfaction