title: Further validation of the self-loathing subscale as a screening tool for eating disorders.
abstract: This study examines the reliability and validity of the Self Loathing Subscale (SLSS) of the Exercise Orientation Questionnaire (EOQ) as a screening tool for possible eating disorders. We administered the SLSS and two other eating disorder screening instruments to 160 college students. Results indicate that the SLSS shows high internal consistency, concurrent validity, and convergent validity. Since the SLSS is based on questions about exercise and is not easily identifiable as a screening tool for eating disorders, the scale may be particularly useful in identifying possible pathology among individuals who may try to suppress or deny obvious symptoms of eating disorders.
authors.affiliation: Social and Behavioral Sciences, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0029, USA. aruguetem@lincolnu.edu
authors.forename: Mara S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Aruguete
authors.forename: Alayne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yates
authors.forename: Jeanne L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Edman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D004038:Diet, Reducing / Q000523:psychology; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D050177:Overweight; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012649:Self Concept; D012737:Sex Factors; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology