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The Chinese version of the Functionality Appreciation Scale: Psychometric properties and measurement invariance across gender and age | |
Jinbo He1![]() | |
2023-06-20 | |
Source Publication | Journal of Eating Disorders
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ISSN | 2050-2974 |
Volume | 11Issue:1Pages:99 |
Abstract | Background: Functionality appreciation, as an important aspect of positive image, is associated with fewer body image disturbances, fewer disordered eating behaviors, and improved psychological well-being. However, it has been under-researched in Asian countries. The current work aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Functionality Appreciation Scale (FAS) among four Chinese samples of different ages, and further examine measurement invariance and differences of the FAS across gender and age groups. Methods: Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA and CFA) were conducted to examine the factorial structure of the FAS among four Chinese samples of different ages, including middle school adolescents (n = 894, M = 12.17 years), high school adolescents (n = 1347, M = 15.07 years), young adults (n = 473, M = 21.95 years), and older adults (n = 313, M = 67.90 years). The measurement invariance of the FAS across gender and age was examined. Internal consistency reliability and construct validity were evaluated. Results: The FAS had a unidimensional structure and was invariant across gender and age groups. The FAS presented sound psychometric properties in all age groups by gender, with good internal consistency reliability [e.g., high Cronbach’s α values (.91 ~.97)] and good construct validity (e.g., significant associations with body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating). Moreover, group comparisons showed minimal gender differences in functionality appreciation. However, significant age differences were found in functionality appreciation, with older ages generally associated with higher functionality appreciation. Conclusion: Overall, findings suggest that the FAS is a sound instrument to be used in the Chinese context. Furthermore, functionality appreciation was found to be higher in older adults than adolescents or young adults, suggesting the potential important role of aging in functionality appreciation. |
Keyword | Body Image Chinese Functionality Appreciation Invariance Validation |
DOI | 10.1186/s40337-023-00826-8 |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | SCIE ; SSCI |
Language | 英語English |
WOS Research Area | Psychology ; Nutrition & Dietetics ; Psychiatry |
WOS Subject | Categories Psychology, Clinical ; Nutrition & Dietetics ; Psychiatry |
WOS ID | WOS:001016176600002 |
Publisher | BMCCAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON N1 9XW, ENGLAND |
Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-85162887283 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | Faculty of Social Sciences DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY |
Corresponding Author | Jinbo He |
Affiliation | 1.School of Humanities and Social Science,The Chinese University of Hong Kong,Shenzhen,Shenzhen,518172,China 2.Department of Psychology,University of Macau,Macao 3.Department of Psychology,Bowling Green State University,Bowling Green,United States 4.College of Educational Science,Hengyang Normal University,Hengyang,China |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Jinbo He,Tianxiang Cui,Wesley R. Barnhart,et al. The Chinese version of the Functionality Appreciation Scale: Psychometric properties and measurement invariance across gender and age[J]. Journal of Eating Disorders, 2023, 11(1), 99. |
APA | Jinbo He., Tianxiang Cui., Wesley R. Barnhart., & Gui Chen (2023). The Chinese version of the Functionality Appreciation Scale: Psychometric properties and measurement invariance across gender and age. Journal of Eating Disorders, 11(1), 99. |
MLA | Jinbo He,et al."The Chinese version of the Functionality Appreciation Scale: Psychometric properties and measurement invariance across gender and age".Journal of Eating Disorders 11.1(2023):99. |
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