Mizes Anorectic Cognitions Questionnaire Revised

Authors

J. Scott Mizes, Beth Christiano, James Madison, Gail Post, Richard Seime, Paula Varnado (2000)

The MAC-R is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess dysfunctional cognitions related to eating disorders. It focuses on three core beliefs: weight and eating as the basis of approval from others, the belief that rigid self-control is fundamental to self-worth, and the rigidity of weight and eating-regulation efforts.

What this tool is good for:

This tool is useful for identifying and measuring dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs that contribute to eating disorders. It helps in tailoring treatment to address these cognitive distortions, making it valuable in both clinical and research settings.

Validity and Reliability Papers

Mizes, J. S., Christiano, B., Madison, J., Post, G., Seime, R., & Varnado, P. (2000). Development of the Mizes Anorectic Cognitions questionnaire-revised: Psychometric properties and factor structure in a large sample of eating disorder patients. In International Journal of Eating Disorders, 28 (4), 415–421). https://doi.org/10.1002/1098-108x(200012)28:4<415::aid-eat9>3.0.co;2-z

Osman, A., Chiros, C. E., Gutierrez, P. M., Kopper, B. A., & Barrios, F. X. (2001). Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Brief Mizes Anorectic Cognitions Questionnaire. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 57(6), 785–799. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.1049

Carrard, I., Rothen, S., Kruseman, M., Khazaal, Y. (2017). Assessment of Dysfunctional Cognitions in Binge-Eating Disorder: Factor Structure and Validity of the Mizes Anorectic Cognitions Questionnaire-Revised (MAC-R). Frontiers in Psychology, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00208

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. Journal of Eating Disorders, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-023-00947-0

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Cognitive distortions

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

Specific Populations

Individuals diagnosed with Eating Disorders

Approximate administration time:

10-15-minutes

Languages

English