The factor structure of the Childrens Eating Behaviour Questionnaire: A comparison of four models using confirmatory factor analysis

摘要

AimsThe Child Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ) consists of 8 subscales measuring different aspects of eating behavior and is a widely used instrument in pediatric settings, both in relation to eating disorders and overweight/obesity. However, despite its widespread usage, research results have, to this date, been inconsistent in regard to the factor structure of the CEBQ, with several factorial models suggested. The purpose of this study was to systematically compare the 4 factor structures commonly reported in the literature on the 35‐item CEBQ, using confirmatory factor analysis in the same sample.