ArticleThe International journal of eating disorders2025
Cross-Cultural Validation of the Binge Eating Disorder Screener-7 (BEDS-7) Across 42 Countries.
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- Validation of the Binge Eating Disorder Questionnaire (BED-Q) in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes.Journal of eating disorders · 2026Article
- Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Spanish BEDS-7 in a high-symptom Chilean sample: evidence for a two-factor model.Journal of eating disorders · 2026Article
- Uptake and early outcomes of a meal replacement intervention in an ethnically diverse adult population living with obesity and significant comorbidity.Diabetes, obesity & metabolism · 2026Article
- Outcomes of obesity medications in those with low response to a low-energy diet meal replacement programme: An observational study.Obesity pillars · 2026Article
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objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Binge Eating Disorder Screener-7 (BEDS-7) across 42 countries and 26 languages, assessing its reliability and validity as a screening tool for binge-eating disorder (BED) in diverse cultural contexts. Specifically, it sought to enhance early recognition of BED symptoms in primary care settings globally, contributing to a standardized framework for assessing BED.
methodThe International Sex Survey, a cross-sectional online study, was conducted in 42 countries and 26 languages. A diverse community sample of 82,243 participants, aged 18 years or older, completed the BEDS-7 and measures of sexuality, mental health, substance use, and sociodemographic characteristics. Confirmatory factor analyses and tests of measurement invariance were employed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the BEDS-7 across languages, countries, genders, and sexual orientations.
resultsThe BEDS-7 demonstrated scalar factorial invariance across languages and countries, indicating consistent factor loadings and item intercepts. In contrast, the screener showed residual invariance across gender and sexual orientation groups, supporting its robustness across these demographics. Kruskal-Wallis tests revealed significant differences in BED symptoms across languages, countries, genders, and sexual orientations, with the highest BED scores observed among queer, pansexual, and gender-diverse individuals. The BEDS-7 also demonstrated adequate reliability (Cronbach's alpha > 0.80) and moderate criterion validity. DISCUSSION: The findings provide further evidence of the reliability and validity of the BEDS-7 as a potential screening tool for identifying probable cases of BED globally, facilitating early intervention in primary care settings.
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