Eating Disorder Core Beliefs Questionnaire

Authors

Helen Fairchild, Myra Cooper (2010)

The ED-CBQ is a self-report measure designed to assess five dimensions of core beliefs related to eating disorders: self-loathing, unassertive/inhibited, demanding/needing help and support, abandoned/deprived, and high standards for the self.

What this tool is good for:

This tool is useful for identifying and understanding the core cognitive features that contribute to the development and maintenance of eating disorders.

Validity and Reliability Papers

Fairchild, H., & Cooper, M. (2010). A multidimensional measure of core beliefs relevant to eating disorders: Preliminary development and validation. Eating Behaviors, 11(4), 239–246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2010.05.004

Hatoum, A. H., Burton, A. L., Berry, S. L., & Abbott, M. J. (2023). Psychometric properties of self-report measures of eating disorder cognitions: a systematic review. In Journal of Eating Disorders, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-023-00947-0

Hatoum, A.H., Burton, A.L., Abbott, M.J. (2022) Assessing negative core beliefs in eating disorders: revision of the Eating Disorder Core Beliefs Questionnaire. J Eat Disord 10, 18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-022-00542-9

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Self-acceptance, Cognitive distortions

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

Specific Populations

Individuals diagnosed with Eating Disorders

Approximate administration time:

15-20-minutes

Languages

English