Reliability and Validity of the Malay Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ-M) among Overweight and Obese Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15501970 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Siti Munirah Abdul Basir (0000-0003-3754-8136, National University of Malaysia), Zahara Abdul Manaf (0000-0002-5657-8608, National University of Malaysia, corresponding author), Mahadir Ahmad (0000-0003-1550-5688, National University of Malaysia), Nor Ba’yah Abdul Kadir (0000-0002-4439-1221, National University of Malaysia), Wan Nur Khairunnisa Ismail (National University of Malaysia), Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin (0000-0003-1517-2115, National University of Malaysia), Suzana Shahar (0000-0002-7191-9212, National University of Malaysia) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 1021-1021 |
| Publication date | 2021-01-24 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18031021 |
| PMID | 33498903 |
| OpenAlex | W3122397034 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 46 |
The Mindful Eating Questionnaire is a reliable tool for the assessment of mindful eating behavior among the general population. This study aimed to determine the reliability and validity of The Malay Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ-M) in a sample of overweight and obese adults. This is a cross-sectional survey which involved 144 overweight and obese adults in a selected public university. After linguistic validation of the Malay version of the MEQ, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with varimax rotation was performed on the scale constructs. The psychometric properties of the MEQ were assessed through Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) analysis. The EFA of the MEQ produced a seven-dimensional model (58.8% of overall variances). The concurrent validity analysis between total MEQ scores and total Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) scores indicated a weak non-significant correlation ( p = 0.679). The internal consistency reliability of the MEQ was reasonable (Cronbach's α = 0.64). The agreement stability of the MEQ over eight weeks was poor (ICC = 0.10). In conclusion, the psychometric properties of the Malay-translated MEQ are acceptable through construct validity and internal consistency reliability tests. This instrument may be used for assessing mindful eating habits in the Malaysian population, especially among overweight and obese adults
Cartography · Construct validity · Cronbach's alpha · Environmental health · Exploratory factor analysis · Intraclass correlation · Malay · Obesity · Overweight · Population · Psychometrics · Reliability (semiconductor · Scale (ratio · Validity · Varimax rotation · Clinical Psychology · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Internal Medicine
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| Citations per year | 1.25 |
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| Citation span | 2022 - 2024 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |