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Validating a Short Version of the External Food Cue Responsiveness Scale (EFCR-6) in Preadolescents: Initial Evidence on Validity and Reliability.
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Background: Responsivity to external food cues is linked to higher adiposity in children, yet validated tools for middle childhood are lacking. This study examined the factor structure of the External Food Cue Responsiveness (EFCR) scale in 185 US preadolescents. Methods: Parents completed the original nine-item EFCR scale. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to evaluate the factor structure. Internal consistency was assessed via Cronbach's Results: EFA revealed a two-factor structure with six items (EFCR-6) (RMSEA = 0.06, SRMR = 0.05, CFI = 0.98, TLI = 0.96, loading range: 0.43-0.66), representing visual and auditory cue responsiveness. A global EFCR-6 score converged with multiple food approach appetitive traits ( Conclusions: The six-item EFCR scale shows promise as a valid and reliable measure of external food cue responsivity in preadolescents. Cross-validation in independent samples is recommended.
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