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Eating Disorders
The Journal of Treatment & Prevention
Volume 15, 2007 - Issue 1
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Further Validation of the Self-Loathing Subscale as a Screening Tool for Eating Disorders

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Pages 55-62 | Published online: 18 Feb 2007
 

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.

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