Development of the Two-Factor Modified Kids Eating Disorder Survey (M-KEDS): A Validation Study with Hispanic Adolescents

By:

Tabbetha D. Lopez, Aliye B. Cepni, Lenora P. Goodman, Katherine R. Arlinghaus, Margit Wiesner, Craig A. Johnston, Kevin Haubrick, Tracey A. Ledoux

Date:

2024

Resource type:

Blogs/news/opinion

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Disordered eating

Body dissatisfaction

Hispanic adolescents

Eating disorder screening

Psychometric validation

This study focused on validating a modified version of the Kids Eating Disorder Survey (M-KEDS) for assessing disordered eating behaviors among Hispanic adolescents. Using confirmatory factor analysis, the two-factor model demonstrated reliability and validity for evaluating extreme weight control behaviors and negative weight attitudes. The findings underline the importance of culturally adapted tools for identifying eating disorders in diverse populations.

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