Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Child Feeding Questionnaire in Australian preschool children

AbstractObjective:To examine the psychometric properties of an Arabic version of the Child Feeding Questionnaire (CFQ-A) in a sample of Saudi pre-schoolers and their mothers.Design:Cross-sectional study. Mothers completed questionnaires over the telephone and child anthropometry was measured objectively using standardized procedures; BMI Z-scores (BMIZ) were calculated based on the age- and sex-specific WHO growth standards and reference data. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to examine the original seven-factor CFQ model, as well as a modified nine-factor model. Cronbach’s α was calculated to examine the internal consistency of each factor; Spearman correlation was used to examine 2-week retest reliability. Factor–factor and factor–child BMIZ correlations were examined.Setting:Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Participants:A total of 209 mothers and children were recruited from eight different pre-schools.Results:Both the original seven-factor and modified nine-factor CFQ-A exhibited good fit (root-mean-square-error of approximation < 0·05). Six out of nine factors had excellent internal consistency and all factors showed excellent 2-week test–retest reliability. There were significant correlations between child BMIZ and five out of the nine factors; Perceived Child Weight, Perceived Parent Weight, Restriction and Monitoring were each positively correlated with child BMIZ, while Concern about Child’s Diet was negatively correlated with child BMIZ.Conclusions:The study provided evidence supporting the validity and reliability of the original seven-factor and modified nine-factor CFQ-A. Future studies are needed to further establish the psychometric properties of the CFQ-A in addition to other feeding assessment tools.

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Cross-cultural equivalence of feeding beliefs and practices: The psychometric properties of the child feeding questionnaire among Blacks and Hispanics

Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.ypmed.2005.01.003 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 521-531 ◽

Cited By ~ 104

Author(s):

Cheryl B. Anderson ◽

Sheryl O. Hughes ◽

Jennifer O. Fisher ◽

Theresa A. Nicklas

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Child Feeding ◽

Beliefs And Practices ◽

Child Feeding Questionnaire

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Validation of the Korean Version of the Child Feeding Questionnaire and Psychometric Properties

Korean Journal of Health Psychology ◽

10.17315/kjhp.2017.22.2.006 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 317-338

Author(s):

Kyong-Mee Chung ◽

Kim, Soo Youn

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Child Feeding ◽

Korean Version ◽

Child Feeding Questionnaire

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Construct Validity of Sensation Seeking: A Psychometric Investigation

Zeitschrift für Differentielle und Diagnostische Psychologie ◽

10.1024//0170-1789.20.3.155 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 155-171 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

André Beauducel ◽

Burkhard Brocke ◽

Alexander Strobel ◽

Anja Strobel

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Sensation Seeking ◽

German Version ◽

Trait Theory ◽

Multilevel Theory ◽

Sensation Seeking Scale ◽

Psychometric Investigation

Abstract: Zuckerman postulated a biopsychological multilevel theory of Sensation Seeking, which is part of a more complex multi-trait theory, the Alternative Five. The Sensation Seeking Scale Form V (SSS V) was developed for the measurement of Sensation Seeking. The process of validation of Sensation Seeking as part of a multilevel theory includes analyses of relations within and between several levels of measurement. The present study investigates validity and basic psychometric properties of a German version of the SSS V in a broader context of psychometric traits. - The 120 participants were mainly students. They completed the SSS V, the Venturesomeness- and Impulsiveness-Scales of the IVE, the BIS/BAS-Scales, the ZKPQ and the NEO-FFI. - The results reveal acceptable psychometric properties for the SSS V but with limitations with regard to factor structure. Indications for criterion validity were obtained by prediction of substance use by the subscales Dis and BS. The results of a MTMM analysis, especially the convergent validities of the SSS V were quite satisfying. On the whole, the results yielded sufficient support for the validity of the Sensation Seeking construct or the instrument respectively. They also point to desirable modifications.

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