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LOPEZ-AGUILAR, Xochitl et al. Psychometric properties of the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ). Rev. Mex. de trastor. aliment [online]. 2011, vol.2, n.1, pp.24-32. ISSN 2007-1523.

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the internal consistency, the factor analysis and the concurrent and discriminate validity of the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ). 604 women (x‾ = 20.28, SD = 5.70), completed TFEQ, Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-40) and Bulimia Test (BULIT). Results showed an appropriate internal consistency coefficient (α = .87) and a structure of two factors (dietary restraint and disinhibition), which explain 30% of the total variance. The analysis of concurrent and discriminant validity showing satisfactory data. Therefore, the TFEQ is an appropriate instrument for assessing eating pathology.

Palavras-chave : Eating; binge eating; psychometric properties; eating questionnaire and factor structure.