Journal article
Factor structure of the Young Positive Schema Questionnaire in an eating disorder sample
Eating and Weight Disorders , Vol.28(1), pp.1-14
2023
PMCID: PMC9938060
PMID: 36800100
Appears in Thompson Institute Research Collection
Abstract
Purpose: The Young Positive Schema Questionnaire (YPSQ) measures early adaptive schemas (EAS) which could be used to develop positive psychology and schema based interventions to benefit the treatment of eating disorders (EDs). Methods: The present study investigated the factor structure of the YPSQ in a sample of 826 participants (18-73 years; n = 753 women) with ED symptomatology (e.g., restricting, binging, and purging). The sample was randomly split into two groups for exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Full sample analysis using Pearson correlations was conducted to explore convergent validity of the new YSPQ factor structure with ED symptomatology, emotional regulation, and cognitive flexibility. Results: A nine factor model was found, demonstrating good fit indices and internal consistency (α = 0.77-0.92). The YPSQ showed an inverse relationship to ED symptomatology and emotional suppression, and a positive relationship with cognitive flexibility and emotion reappraisal. Conclusion: Further research is needed to explore the clinical benefits of the YPSQ to identify EAS deficits in individuals with EDs to improve treatment outcomes. Level of evidence: Level V, descriptive study.
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- Title
- Factor structure of the Young Positive Schema Questionnaire in an eating disorder sample
- Authors
- Tyrone J Huckstepp (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteAndrew Allen (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteAnthea L Maher (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - PsychologyCatherine Houlihan (Author) - Wandi Nerida (Mooloolah Valley, Australia)Jonathan Mason (Author) - Cairnmillar Institute
- Publication details
- Eating and Weight Disorders , Vol.28(1), pp.1-14
- Publisher
- Springer - Verlag Italia Srl
- Date published
- 2023
- DOI
- 10.1007/s40519-023-01549-0
- ISSN
- 1590-1262
- PMID
- 36800100; PMC9938060
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- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; Thompson Institute; School of Health - Psychology; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99706997302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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