Description

The Compensatory Eating Behavior Related to Alcohol Consumption Scale (CEBRAC-21) is a tool designed to evaluate eating behaviors associated with alcohol consumption. It includes 21 items that assess the strategies and preferences of individuals regarding food intake after consuming alcohol, such as increased food consumption or preference for certain types of food.
The scale examines:How often you consume food after drinking alcohol.
The types of food you prefer when you have consumed alcohol.
Whether alcohol consumption leads to overeating.
Changes in eating habits due to alcohol consumption.
The urge to eat more food after alcohol consumption.

Data Analysis and Use

Data analysis from the CEBRAC-21 includes quantitative techniques to assess eating behaviors related to alcohol consumption. The analysis process includes:
Descriptive Statistics:Means and Standard Deviations: Calculating means and standard deviations for each item or for the overall scale.
Reliability: Estimating the internal consistency of the scale using Cronbach’s alpha to ensure the reliability of the results.
Correlations:Item Correlations: Examining correlations between responses to different items to understand the relationships between eating behaviors and alcohol consumption.
Factor Analysis:Identifying Key Factors: Using factor analysis to identify underlying factors affecting compensatory eating behaviors related to alcohol consumption, if deemed necessary.

Objective

The primary goal of the CEBRAC-21 is to provide a reliable tool for assessing eating behaviors associated with alcohol consumption. It is used for:
Research Purposes: Studying the relationships between alcohol consumption and eating behaviors, and their impacts on health and well-being.
Clinical Assessment: Evaluating eating behaviors and designing interventions to support individuals with issues related to alcohol consumption.
Policy and Strategy: Developing strategies and policies to address problems related to alcohol consumption and eating behaviors.

Calibration

The calibration of the CEBRAC-21 involves analyzing data from the scale:
Internal Consistency Assessment: Calculating the reliability of the tool using Cronbach’s alpha to ensure the consistency of responses.
Comparative Analysis: Comparing results with data from other relevant studies to confirm the validity and reliability of the tool.

Bibliography

Burnam, M. A., Hough, R. L., Telles, C. A., & Escobar, J. I. (1987). Measurement of acculturation in a community population of Mexican Americans. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 9, 105–130.
Clark, L. (2002). Mexican-Origin mothers’ experiences using children’s health care services. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 24, 159–179.
Davis, L. E., & Engel, R. J. (2011). Measuring Race and Ethnicity. New York, NY: Springer.
Phinney, J. (1992). The Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure: A new scale for use with adolescents and young adults from diverse groups. Journal of Adolescent Research, 7, 156-176.