Analysis of the Scale

The Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) is a questionnaire that assesses eating behavior and dietary habits. The DEBQ is widely used in many studies to understand the relationship between eating behaviors and various factors, such as physical and psychological health risks. It can also be used in clinical practice to evaluate eating behavior in cases of eating disorders or obesity.

Purpose

The aim of this specific scale is to measure eating behavior, including dietary restraint.

Scale Calibration

The DEBQS-17 scale consists of 17 questions that are scored as follows:
1 = Never,
2 = Rarely,
3 = Sometimes,
4 = Often,
5 = Always

References

van Strien, T., Frijters, J.E., Bergers, G.P., & Defares, P.B. (1986). The Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) for assessment of restrained, emotional, and external eating behavior. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 5(2), 295–315.
Herbozo, Sylvia. (2007). The Effects of Ambiguous Appearance-related Feedback on Body Image, Mood States, and Intentions to Use Body Changes Strategies in College Women. University of South Florida, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology.