Eating Beliefs Questionnaire
Eating Beliefs Questionnaire

EBQ-36

Eating Beliefs Questionnaire (EBQ-36)

The EBQ-36 is a self-report tool that measures dysfunctional beliefs about eating, including positive beliefs, negative beliefs, and permissive beliefs related to overeating. It is used mainly in the assessment of eating disorders, particularly binge-eating disorder and bulimia nervosa.

Number of questions
36 questions
Estimated duration
10 minutes
Language
English
Original name
Eating Beliefs Questionnaire
Target audience
Adults
Authors
Tracey D. Wade, Michael G. Cooper (2006)

Scoring & interpretation

Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (from 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Scores can be calculated for three subscales: positive beliefs, negative beliefs, and permissive beliefs. A higher total score indicates a greater presence of dysfunctional beliefs about eating.

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