Loss of Control Over Eating Scale

Authors

Janet D. Latner, Jonathan M. Mond, Mackenzie C. Kelly, Stephen N. Haynes, Phillipa J. Hay (2014)

The LOCES is a multidimensional scale designed to assess the subjective perception of loss of control over eating. In addition to the global scale score, it contains 3 subscales assessing: (1) Behavioral Aspects, (2) Cognitive/Dissociative Aspects, and (3) Positive/Euphoric Aspects.

What this tool is good for:

This tool is good for assessing the severity and frequency of loss of control over eating episodes, which is a significant indicator of eating pathology and related psychological distress.

Validity and Reliability Papers

Latner, J. D., Mond, J. M., Kelly, M. C., Haynes, S. N., & Hay, P. J. (2014). The Loss of Control over Eating Scale: Development and psychometric evaluation. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 47(6), 647–659. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.22296

Stefano, E. C., Wagner, A. F., Mond, J. M., Cicero, D. C., & Latner, J. D. (2016). Loss of Control Over Eating Scale (LOCES): Validation in undergraduate men and women with and without eating disorder symptoms. Eating Behaviors, 23, 137-140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.09.005

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Signs and symptoms, Eating attitudes

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

10-15-minutes

Languages

English, Chinese, Farsi, Portuguese

Notes

LOCES is provided as an appendix in the primary publication.