Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale (EDDS)
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Have you gone for long periods of time (8 hours or more) without eating anything in order to avoid gaining weight?
FAQs
What is the Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale (EDDS)?
The Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale (EDDS) is a 22-item self-report questionnaire that assesses eating disorder symptoms.
Who developed the EDDS and when?
Developed by Stice, Fisher, & Martinez in 2004.
What type of assessment is the EDDS?
It is a self-report questionnaire with both categorical and dimensional scoring.
What does the EDDS assess?
- Restrictive eating patterns
- Binge eating episodes
- Purging behaviors
- Body dissatisfaction
- Weight concerns
- Dietary restraint
How many items and what format?
22 items, mixed format (frequency scales, yes/no, Likert scales).
How is the EDDS scored?
Provides both diagnostic categories and continuous symptom severity scores.
Are there versions of the EDDS?
Standard 22-item version; adapted for different populations.
Who can use the EDDS?
Adolescents and adults; used in clinical and research settings.
What are the strengths of the EDDS?
Comprehensive, good psychometric properties, diagnostic utility.
What are the limitations of the EDDS?
Self-report bias; requires clinical validation.
How is the EDDS used?
Eating disorder screening, treatment planning, outcome monitoring.