Abstract:Objective: The Eating Disorders Examination–Questionnaire (EDE-Q) is widely used but is time-consuming to complete. In recent years, the advantages and disadvantages of several brief versions have therefore been investigated. A seven-item scale (EDE-Q-7) has excellent psychometric properties but excludes items on bingeing and purging. This study aimed to evaluate a thirteen-item scale (EDE-Q-13) including items on bingeing and purging. Method: Participants were 1,160 (188; 11.4% males) community volunteers age… Show more
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