Psychometric Properties of the Emotional Eater Questionnaire in University Students

Elena Sosa-Cordobés, Francisca María García-Padilla, Ángela María Ortega-Galán, Miriam Sánchez-Alcón, Almudena Garrido-Fernández () and Juan Diego Ramos-Pichardo
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Elena Sosa-Cordobés: Department of Nursing, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain
Francisca María García-Padilla: Department of Nursing, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain
Ángela María Ortega-Galán: Department of Nursing, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain
Miriam Sánchez-Alcón: Department of Nursing, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain
Almudena Garrido-Fernández: Department of Nursing, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain
Juan Diego Ramos-Pichardo: Department of Nursing, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 17, 1-13

Abstract: Emotional Eating (EE) patterns have been shown to play a relevant role in the development of overweight and obesity. The aim of this study was to analyze the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Emotional Eater Questionnaire (EEQ) in university students from Huelva. The EEQ was administered to 1282 students (age 22.00 (±5.10), BMI 23.59 (±6.74)), belonging to the University of Huelva. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were carried out. The internal structure of the questionnaire, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and convergent validity were analyzed. Principal component analysis of the questionnaire showed two dimensions, explaining 56% of the variance. Internal consistency showed a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.859 globally, and of 0.841–0.855 if the items were removed. The corrected item-total correlation yielded values of 0.444–0.687. The test-retest stability was ICC = 0.924 ( p < 0.001). The data showed significant correlations between EEQ and the rest of the variables, and a Spearman’s Coefficient ranging from −0.367 to 0.400. The fit indexes were good for the confirmatory factor analysis. The results obtained with this structure found an adequate reliability and validity of the questionnaire in comparison with previous studies.

Keywords: Emotional Eater Questionnaire; exploratory factor analysis; confirmatory factor analysis; college students; emotional eating; obesity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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